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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

73.7

°F

August 29, 19:12

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

74.2°F

Tomorrow:

73.6°F

Sunrise:

07:10

Sunset:

20:17

Day Length:

13 h. 7 min.

Ponta Delgada in September

Minimum:

60.8°F

Average:

62.8°F

Maximum:

64.6°F

Sea water temperature in Ponta Delgada today

As of now, in Ponta Delgada, the water temperature is 73.7°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.1°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 water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 77.7°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 73.6°F on 2015.

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 73.9°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
Aug 15 74.8°F 76.5°F 73.9°F
Aug 16 74.8°F 77.0°F 74.2°F
Aug 17 74.5°F 77.4°F 74.4°F
Aug 18 73.9°F 77.7°F 74.3°F
Aug 19 73.8°F 78.0°F 74.4°F
Aug 20 74.4°F 77.9°F 74.5°F
Aug 21 74.8°F 78.4°F 74.7°F
Aug 22 75.0°F 78.3°F 74.7°F
Aug 23 74.8°F 78.1°F 74.8°F
Aug 24 74.5°F 78.2°F 74.8°F
Aug 25 74.7°F 78.0°F 74.8°F
Aug 26 74.6°F 78.1°F 74.9°F
Aug 27 74.5°F 78.3°F 74.9°F
Aug 28 74.2°F 77.8°F 74.8°F
Aug 29 73.7°F 77.7°F 74.9°F
Aug 30 73.6°F 77.6°F 74.7°F
Aug 31 73.9°F 77.8°F 75.0°F
Sep 1 73.9°F 77.9°F 75.1°F
Sep 2 74.0°F 77.5°F 75.1°F
Sep 3 74.0°F 77.1°F 75.1°F
Sep 4 73.9°F 76.6°F 75.1°F
Sep 5 74.0°F 76.3°F 75.1°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 55 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 February 17, 2015, dipping to 59.1°F. The average readings by season are 63.1°F in Winter, 62.4°F in Spring, 70.9°F in Summer, and 71.0°F in Autumn.