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 15.86°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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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.

60.5

°F

February 23, 15:29

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.7°F

Tomorrow:

60.5°F

Sunrise:

07:23

Sunset:

18:30

Day Length:

11 h. 7 min.

Ponta Delgada in February

Minimum:

61.0°F

Average:

63.2°F

Maximum:

66.1°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 60.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.0°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. Since yesterday, there was a slight increase in temperature. This indicates a warming trend over the past day. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 63.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 59.9°F on 2016.

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 60.4°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
Feb 9	60.0°F	63.6°F	62.1°F
Feb 10	60.6°F	63.4°F	62.0°F
Feb 11	60.6°F	63.1°F	61.9°F
Feb 12	60.5°F	63.0°F	61.9°F
Feb 13	60.2°F	62.8°F	61.9°F
Feb 14	59.9°F	62.9°F	61.8°F
Feb 15	60.0°F	62.4°F	61.8°F
Feb 16	60.5°F	62.4°F	61.7°F
Feb 17	60.5°F	62.2°F	61.6°F
Feb 18	60.4°F	62.2°F	61.6°F
Feb 19	60.7°F	62.1°F	61.6°F
Feb 20	60.7°F	62.0°F	61.6°F
Feb 21	60.2°F	62.0°F	61.5°F
Feb 22	59.7°F	62.1°F	61.4°F
Feb 23	60.5°F	61.2°F	61.5°F
Feb 24	60.5°F	61.8°F	61.5°F
Feb 25	60.7°F	61.7°F	61.6°F
Feb 26	60.5°F	62.0°F	61.5°F
Feb 27	60.6°F	62.2°F	61.6°F
Feb 28	60.7°F	62.5°F	61.7°F
Mar 1	60.0°F	62.0°F	61.6°F
Mar 2	59.9°F	62.1°F	61.6°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 54 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, 62.5°F in Spring, 70.8°F in Summer, and 71.2°F in Autumn.