What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 15.48°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 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.

59.9

°F

April 10, 22:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.8°F

Tomorrow:

59.7°F

Sunrise:

07:37

Sunset:

20:34

Day Length:

12 h. 57 min.

Cartagena in April

Minimum:

58.8°F

Average:

60.5°F

Maximum:

62.0°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, 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 0.9°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 fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

The water temperature today is above average for the last two weeks, showing a small increase in temperature. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.2°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 59.2°F on 2019.

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 60.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 59.7°F, while the maximum might reach 60.8°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Mar 27	59.0°F	59.5°F	59.5°F
Mar 28	58.6°F	60.0°F	59.6°F
Mar 29	59.0°F	60.4°F	59.7°F
Mar 30	58.8°F	59.9°F	59.7°F
Mar 31	58.5°F	60.4°F	59.8°F
Apr 1	59.0°F	59.8°F	59.8°F
Apr 2	59.2°F	60.0°F	59.8°F
Apr 3	59.3°F	60.5°F	60.0°F
Apr 4	59.2°F	60.4°F	60.0°F
Apr 5	59.6°F	60.8°F	60.1°F
Apr 6	60.0°F	60.4°F	60.1°F
Apr 7	60.1°F	60.9°F	60.1°F
Apr 8	60.2°F	61.3°F	60.3°F
Apr 9	59.8°F	61.9°F	60.6°F
Apr 10	59.9°F	62.2°F	60.8°F
Apr 11	59.7°F	62.2°F	60.7°F
Apr 12	59.9°F	62.0°F	60.8°F
Apr 13	60.1°F	62.0°F	61.0°F
Apr 14	60.2°F	62.0°F	61.2°F
Apr 15	60.5°F	62.3°F	61.4°F
Apr 16	60.6°F	61.8°F	61.6°F
Apr 17	60.8°F	62.1°F	61.7°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, 76.9°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar	61.5°F	19mi
Torrevieja	60.4°F	31mi
Guardamar del Segura	60.7°F	38mi
Mojacar	60.1°F	57mi
Alicante	60.7°F	58mi
Villajoyosa	60.3°F	75mi
Benidorm	60.1°F	80mi
Altea	59.9°F	86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena