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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.
Sea temperature in Cartagena now

77.8

°F

September 23, 00:25

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

78.1°F

Tomorrow:

77.6°F

Sunrise:

07:52

Sunset:

20:00

Day Length:

12 h. 8 min.

Cartagena in September

Minimum:

58.1°F

Average:

60.0°F

Maximum:

61.6°F

Sea water temperature in Cartagena today

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 77.8°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.0°F higher 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

Today's water temperature is considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling 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 79.2°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 75.1°F on 2021.

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 shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 77.1°F, the minimum temperature may reach 76.5°F, and the maximum might stay at 77.6°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date Current Year

actual* / forecast**

last year 10 years average
Sep 9 80.5°F 79.1°F 79.3°F
Sep 10 80.3°F 78.7°F 79.2°F
Sep 11 79.7°F 78.5°F 78.9°F
Sep 12 79.7°F 78.1°F 78.8°F
Sep 13 79.7°F 78.7°F 78.7°F
Sep 14 79.7°F 78.5°F 78.5°F
Sep 15 79.6°F 78.7°F 78.0°F
Sep 16 79.7°F 78.4°F 77.9°F
Sep 17 79.7°F 78.9°F 77.8°F
Sep 18 78.6°F 79.1°F 77.5°F
Sep 19 78.1°F 79.1°F 77.4°F
Sep 20 78.0°F 78.7°F 77.1°F
Sep 21 78.2°F 78.9°F 77.2°F
Sep 22 78.1°F 78.8°F 77.0°F
Sep 23 77.8°F 78.1°F 76.7°F
Sep 24 77.6°F 78.0°F 76.5°F
Sep 25 77.6°F 77.6°F 76.6°F
Sep 26 77.3°F 77.2°F 76.3°F
Sep 27 77.0°F 76.6°F 76.0°F
Sep 28 76.9°F 76.7°F 75.8°F
Sep 29 76.8°F 77.0°F 75.8°F
Sep 30 76.5°F 76.1°F 75.5°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 Cartagena by month

In Cartagena, the months July through September offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 114 swimming days.
The warmest water in Cartagena was recorded on August 15, 2026, reaching a 84.8°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, 77.1°F in Summer, and 72.5°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City Water temperature* Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar 78.3°F 19mi
Torrevieja 78.2°F 31mi
Guardamar del Segura 78.2°F 38mi
Mojacar 77.0°F 57mi
Alicante 77.8°F 58mi
Villajoyosa 77.4°F 75mi
Benidorm 78.2°F 80mi
Altea 78.3°F 86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena