What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada?

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 21.98°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool.

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Water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ponta Delgada. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

71.6

°F

August 8, 01:34

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

71.7°F

Tomorrow:

71.6°F

Sunrise:

06:52

Sunset:

20:44

Day Length:

13 h. 52 min.

Ponta Delgada in August

Minimum:

60.9°F

Average:

63.0°F

Maximum:

65.0°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 71.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is seen as relatively warm and enjoyable for some individuals, although many might find it slightly too cool. Today's reading is 2.2°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's reading indicates a minor change compared to the average water temperature of the last two weeks, but the overall trend remains steady. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 76.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 72.5°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the lowest values recorded on those days in the past. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 71.5°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jul 25	70.5°F	73.2°F	72.1°F
Jul 26	70.9°F	72.7°F	72.1°F
Jul 27	70.7°F	72.5°F	72.3°F
Jul 28	70.7°F	72.0°F	72.2°F
Jul 29	70.8°F	72.3°F	72.3°F
Jul 30	71.0°F	72.3°F	72.5°F
Jul 31	71.6°F	72.3°F	72.7°F
Aug 1	71.8°F	72.6°F	72.9°F
Aug 2	72.1°F	72.9°F	73.2°F
Aug 3	72.1°F	73.2°F	73.4°F
Aug 4	71.9°F	73.0°F	73.4°F
Aug 5	72.3°F	73.5°F	73.7°F
Aug 6	72.5°F	73.8°F	73.8°F
Aug 7	71.7°F	74.2°F	73.9°F
Aug 8	71.6°F	74.0°F	73.8°F
Aug 9	71.6°F	74.1°F	73.9°F
Aug 10	71.5°F	74.0°F	73.7°F
Aug 11	71.3°F	73.7°F	73.5°F
Aug 12	71.4°F	74.5°F	73.7°F
Aug 13	71.6°F	74.6°F	73.8°F
Aug 14	71.6°F	74.8°F	73.8°F
Aug 15	71.7°F	74.8°F	73.9°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada by month

In Ponta Delgada, the months August through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 53 swimming days.

The warmest water in Ponta Delgada was recorded on August 21, 2024, reaching a 78.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on January 27, 2016, dipping to 59.5°F. The average readings by season are 63.1°F in Winter, 62.3°F in Spring, 70.8°F in Summer, and 71.2°F in Autumn.