What is the current water temperature in Alicante?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Alicante?

As of now, in Alicante, the water temperature is 18.59°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it.

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Water temperature in Alicante

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Alicante. 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.

65.5

°F

April 29, 04:49

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

65.3°F

Tomorrow:

65.6°F

Sunrise:

07:08

Sunset:

20:51

Day Length:

13 h. 43 min.

Alicante in May

Minimum:

57.9°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

61.9°F

Sea water temperature in Alicante today

As of now, in Alicante, the water temperature is 65.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is generally concidered to be cool, and most people won't really enjoy it. Today's reading is 2.4°F higher 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

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 64.8°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 61.6°F on 2022.

latest data

last year

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 suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 66.3°F, with minimum temperature starting at 65.6°F, while the maximum might reach 66.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Alicante

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Apr 15	61.1°F	62.3°F	61.4°F
Apr 16	62.2°F	62.5°F	61.7°F
Apr 17	62.8°F	62.1°F	61.7°F
Apr 18	63.4°F	61.9°F	61.9°F
Apr 19	63.8°F	62.0°F	62.2°F
Apr 20	63.9°F	62.0°F	62.2°F
Apr 21	64.1°F	62.1°F	62.0°F
Apr 22	64.3°F	62.2°F	61.9°F
Apr 23	64.8°F	62.3°F	62.2°F
Apr 24	64.1°F	62.6°F	62.4°F
Apr 25	63.0°F	63.0°F	62.3°F
Apr 26	64.3°F	63.6°F	62.8°F
Apr 27	64.8°F	63.6°F	62.9°F
Apr 28	65.3°F	64.0°F	62.8°F
Apr 29	65.5°F	64.8°F	63.0°F
Apr 30	65.6°F	64.5°F	63.1°F
May 1	65.8°F	64.0°F	63.4°F
May 2	66.0°F	64.6°F	63.5°F
May 3	66.1°F	65.2°F	63.7°F
May 4	66.6°F	66.0°F	64.2°F
May 5	66.8°F	66.1°F	64.3°F
May 6	66.9°F	65.8°F	64.5°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 Alicante by month

In Alicante, the months June through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 123 swimming days.

The warmest water in Alicante was recorded on August 23, 2023, reaching a 85.4°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 4, 2023, dipping to 56.4°F. The average readings by season are 59.5°F in Winter, 62.3°F in Spring, 78.2°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Villajoyosa	64.1°F	17mi
Guardamar del Segura	64.5°F	20mi
Benidorm	64.2°F	23mi
Torrevieja	64.9°F	28mi
Altea	64.2°F	29mi
San Pedro del Pinatar	64.9°F	39mi
Miramar	64.9°F	46mi
Cartagena	64.0°F	58mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Alicante