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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.
Sea temperature in Ponta Delgada now

74.9

°F

September 25, 09:48

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

75.2°F

Tomorrow:

74.6°F

Sunrise:

07:33

Sunset:

19:36

Day Length:

12 h. 3 min.

Ponta Delgada in October

Minimum:

60.6°F

Average:

63.0°F

Maximum:

65.2°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 74.9°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.4°F higher 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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 75.1°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 72.2°F on 2020.

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 74.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 74.4°F, and the maximum might stay at 74.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Ponta Delgada

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 11 76.9°F 73.0°F 74.7°F
Sep 12 76.3°F 73.5°F 74.5°F
Sep 13 76.4°F 73.4°F 74.4°F
Sep 14 76.6°F 73.7°F 74.5°F
Sep 15 76.5°F 73.6°F 74.4°F
Sep 16 76.2°F 74.1°F 74.4°F
Sep 17 75.9°F 73.9°F 74.4°F
Sep 18 76.0°F 74.0°F 74.2°F
Sep 19 75.6°F 73.9°F 74.2°F
Sep 20 75.6°F 73.5°F 74.1°F
Sep 21 75.3°F 73.2°F 74.0°F
Sep 22 75.1°F 73.2°F 73.9°F
Sep 23 75.2°F 72.9°F 73.8°F
Sep 24 75.2°F 72.0°F 73.7°F
Sep 25 74.9°F 72.2°F 73.5°F
Sep 26 74.6°F 71.7°F 73.2°F
Sep 27 74.5°F 71.3°F 73.1°F
Sep 28 74.5°F 70.9°F 73.1°F
Sep 29 74.6°F 70.9°F 73.2°F
Sep 30 74.5°F 71.0°F 73.1°F
Oct 1 74.5°F 71.3°F 73.1°F
Oct 2 74.4°F 71.8°F 73.0°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.