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 14.92°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.

58.9

°F

January 9, 11:16

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

58.7°F

Tomorrow:

58.6°F

Sunrise:

07:46

Sunset:

17:33

Day Length:

9 h. 47 min.

Quarteira in January

Minimum:

58.7°F

Average:

61.3°F

Maximum:

63.4°F

Sea water temperature in Quarteira today

As of now, in Quarteira, the water temperature is 58.9°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 2.0°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 fall a bit.

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 62.6°F on 2016, while the historical minimum was 58.5°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.6°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 1	59.1°F	61.8°F	61.3°F
Jan 2	59.4°F	62.0°F	61.2°F
Jan 3	59.5°F	61.9°F	61.2°F
Jan 4	59.6°F	62.0°F	61.0°F
Jan 5	59.1°F	62.0°F	61.0°F
Jan 6	59.6°F	62.0°F	61.1°F
Jan 7	59.6°F	61.9°F	60.8°F
Jan 8	58.7°F	61.7°F	60.7°F
Jan 9	58.9°F	61.6°F	60.9°F
Jan 10	58.6°F	62.1°F	60.6°F
Jan 11	58.7°F	62.0°F	60.7°F
Jan 12	58.6°F	62.7°F	60.6°F
Jan 13	58.6°F	62.7°F	60.6°F
Jan 14	58.6°F	62.9°F	60.6°F
Jan 15	58.4°F	61.9°F	60.4°F
Jan 16	58.4°F	61.6°F	60.4°F
Dec 26	59.6°F	62.1°F	61.3°F
Dec 27	59.2°F	62.2°F	61.3°F
Dec 28	59.5°F	62.0°F	61.2°F
Dec 29	58.7°F	62.0°F	61.2°F
Dec 30	58.6°F	62.2°F	61.1°F
Dec 31	58.9°F	62.2°F	61.1°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 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 60.6°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	58.7°F	24mi
Alvor	59.5°F	27mi
Lagos	59.5°F	32mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Quarteira