What is the current water temperature in Quarteira?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Quarteira?

As of now, in Quarteira, the water temperature is 14.4°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 Quarteira

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Quarteira. 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.

57.9

°F

February 7, 02:24

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

57.9°F

Tomorrow:

57.9°F

Sunrise:

07:30

Sunset:

18:04

Day Length:

10 h. 34 min.

Quarteira in February

Minimum:

58.8°F

Average:

61.2°F

Maximum:

63.4°F

Sea water temperature in Quarteira today

As of now, in Quarteira, the water temperature is 57.9°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 1.5°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 62.0°F on 2024, while the historical minimum was 57.7°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 58.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Quarteira

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jan 24	58.4°F	61.7°F	59.8°F
Jan 25	58.6°F	61.5°F	59.7°F
Jan 26	58.2°F	61.3°F	59.7°F
Jan 27	58.3°F	61.2°F	59.7°F
Jan 28	58.2°F	61.3°F	59.8°F
Jan 29	57.8°F	60.9°F	59.6°F
Jan 30	58.1°F	60.6°F	59.6°F
Jan 31	57.3°F	60.5°F	59.4°F
Feb 1	57.4°F	59.8°F	59.3°F
Feb 2	57.6°F	59.8°F	59.5°F
Feb 3	57.1°F	59.7°F	59.5°F
Feb 4	57.1°F	59.2°F	59.4°F
Feb 5	57.1°F	59.0°F	59.3°F
Feb 6	57.9°F	59.0°F	59.4°F
Feb 7	57.9°F	58.9°F	59.4°F
Feb 8	57.9°F	59.1°F	59.4°F
Feb 9	57.9°F	59.3°F	59.4°F
Feb 10	57.8°F	59.1°F	59.3°F
Feb 11	58.0°F	59.4°F	59.5°F
Feb 12	58.2°F	59.4°F	59.7°F
Feb 13	58.0°F	59.1°F	59.5°F
Feb 14	57.9°F	59.3°F	59.5°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 Quarteira by month

In an average year, Quarteira offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Quarteira was recorded on August 17, 2025, reaching a 77.0°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 14, 2018, dipping to 56.6°F. The average readings by season are 60.5°F in Winter, 61.4°F in Spring, 67.9°F in Summer, and 67.0°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Santa Luzia	57.4°F	24mi
Alvor	57.5°F	27mi
Lagos	57.6°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Quarteira