What is the current water temperature in Altea?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Altea?

As of now, in Altea, the water temperature is 15.51°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 Altea

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Altea. 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.

59.9

°F

April 10, 15:27

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

59.7°F

Tomorrow:

59.9°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

20:32

Day Length:

13 h. 0 min.

Altea in April

Minimum:

58.6°F

Average:

60.3°F

Maximum:

62.1°F

Sea water temperature in Altea today

As of now, in Altea, the water temperature is 59.9°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 0.3°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 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 also falls within the range of the average temperature recorded for this date, suggesting a consistent weather trend. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.3°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 58.9°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

Over the last two weeks, the water temperature has stayed slightly lower than historical averages for those days. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 60.6°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.9°F, while the maximum might reach 61.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Altea

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 27	58.5°F	59.3°F	59.0°F
Mar 28	58.0°F	59.5°F	59.0°F
Mar 29	58.4°F	59.9°F	59.1°F
Mar 30	58.2°F	59.7°F	59.1°F
Mar 31	58.2°F	60.2°F	59.3°F
Apr 1	58.4°F	60.5°F	59.2°F
Apr 2	58.7°F	60.1°F	59.3°F
Apr 3	58.7°F	60.8°F	59.4°F
Apr 4	59.1°F	60.7°F	59.6°F
Apr 5	59.6°F	60.3°F	59.7°F
Apr 6	59.9°F	61.3°F	60.0°F
Apr 7	60.0°F	61.3°F	60.0°F
Apr 8	59.5°F	61.9°F	60.1°F
Apr 9	59.7°F	62.5°F	60.1°F
Apr 10	59.9°F	62.3°F	60.3°F
Apr 11	59.9°F	61.8°F	60.3°F
Apr 12	60.3°F	61.6°F	60.6°F
Apr 13	60.4°F	61.6°F	60.7°F
Apr 14	60.8°F	61.9°F	61.1°F
Apr 15	60.9°F	62.2°F	61.3°F
Apr 16	61.0°F	62.0°F	61.3°F
Apr 17	61.0°F	62.0°F	61.3°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 Altea by month

In Altea, the months July through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 124 swimming days.

The warmest water in Altea was recorded on August 25, 2023, reaching a 84.2°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 3, 2023, dipping to 56.2°F. The average readings by season are 59.8°F in Winter, 61.9°F in Spring, 77.6°F in Summer, and 72.9°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
Benidorm	60.1°F	6mi
Villajoyosa	60.3°F	12mi
Miramar	60.8°F	25mi
Alicante	60.7°F	29mi
Guardamar del Segura	60.7°F	48mi
Torrevieja	60.4°F	55mi
Valencia	60.8°F	63mi
San Pedro del Pinatar	61.5°F	66mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Altea