What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 23.42°C. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities.

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Water temperature in Cartagena

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Cartagena. 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.

74.2

°F

June 16, 05:10

Trend:

increasing

Yesterday:

73.8°F

Tomorrow:

74.2°F

Sunrise:

06:42

Sunset:

21:27

Day Length:

14 h. 45 min.

Cartagena in June

Minimum:

58.9°F

Average:

60.3°F

Maximum:

61.8°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 74.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.9°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 75.1°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 66.6°F on 2020.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 75.1°F, with minimum temperature starting at 74.2°F, while the maximum might reach 75.9°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Jun 2	71.6°F	72.5°F	69.6°F
Jun 3	71.7°F	73.3°F	70.1°F
Jun 4	72.2°F	73.0°F	70.4°F
Jun 5	71.2°F	73.3°F	70.5°F
Jun 6	71.3°F	73.3°F	70.6°F
Jun 7	72.0°F	74.1°F	70.9°F
Jun 8	72.1°F	74.2°F	71.3°F
Jun 9	72.7°F	73.5°F	71.5°F
Jun 10	73.3°F	72.6°F	71.5°F
Jun 11	73.4°F	73.5°F	72.0°F
Jun 12	73.4°F	72.9°F	72.0°F
Jun 13	73.7°F	73.7°F	71.9°F
Jun 14	73.8°F	73.7°F	72.0°F
Jun 15	73.8°F	74.4°F	71.9°F
Jun 16	74.2°F	75.1°F	72.3°F
Jun 17	74.2°F	74.2°F	72.3°F
Jun 18	74.5°F	74.9°F	72.6°F
Jun 19	74.9°F	76.6°F	73.0°F
Jun 20	75.0°F	77.0°F	73.2°F
Jun 21	75.2°F	77.1°F	73.4°F
Jun 22	75.7°F	78.2°F	73.9°F
Jun 23	75.9°F	78.0°F	74.0°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 Cartagena by month

In Cartagena, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 113 swimming days.

The warmest water in Cartagena was recorded on August 3, 2023, reaching a 83.9°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 20, 2023, dipping to 56.7°F. The average readings by season are 60.0°F in Winter, 62.2°F in Spring, 77.0°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar	75.1°F	19mi
Torrevieja	74.6°F	31mi
Guardamar del Segura	74.8°F	38mi
Mojacar	74.1°F	57mi
Alicante	75.3°F	58mi
Villajoyosa	74.6°F	75mi
Benidorm	74.4°F	80mi
Altea	74.4°F	86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena