What is the current water temperature in Cartagena?

As of now, in Cartagena, the water temperature is 27.31°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.

81.2

°F

September 8, 20:02

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

81.0°F

Tomorrow:

81.0°F

Sunrise:

07:40

Sunset:

20:23

Day Length:

12 h. 43 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 81.2°F. It's safe to say that the water is comfortably warm for various water-related activities. Today's reading is 1.7°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 fall a bit.

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 80.6°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 77.3°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 histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 80.4°F, the minimum temperature may reach 79.6°F, and the maximum might stay at 81.0°F.

Daily water temperature in Cartagena

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Aug 25	81.5°F	79.9°F	80.5°F
Aug 26	81.2°F	79.6°F	80.4°F
Aug 27	80.4°F	80.4°F	80.2°F
Aug 28	80.9°F	80.9°F	80.4°F
Aug 29	78.8°F	80.4°F	80.2°F
Aug 30	77.8°F	79.9°F	79.9°F
Aug 31	76.7°F	80.2°F	79.6°F
Sep 1	76.7°F	80.9°F	79.5°F
Sep 2	76.9°F	79.4°F	79.3°F
Sep 3	78.0°F	78.8°F	79.2°F
Sep 4	78.8°F	79.1°F	79.4°F
Sep 5	80.2°F	78.9°F	79.5°F
Sep 6	80.4°F	78.7°F	79.6°F
Sep 7	81.0°F	78.7°F	79.6°F
Sep 8	81.2°F	79.2°F	79.4°F
Sep 9	81.0°F	79.1°F	79.2°F
Sep 10	80.8°F	78.7°F	79.1°F
Sep 11	80.5°F	78.5°F	78.8°F
Sep 12	80.4°F	78.1°F	78.7°F
Sep 13	80.3°F	78.7°F	78.6°F
Sep 14	80.1°F	78.5°F	78.4°F
Sep 15	79.6°F	78.7°F	77.9°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 72.4°F in Autumn.

Popular neighboring cities and resorts

City	Water temperature*	Distance**
San Pedro del Pinatar	82.0°F	19mi
Torrevieja	80.8°F	31mi
Guardamar del Segura	80.9°F	38mi
Mojacar	80.8°F	57mi
Alicante	81.4°F	58mi
Villajoyosa	81.7°F	75mi
Benidorm	81.5°F	80mi
Altea	81.3°F	86mi

* current water temperature in this city

** straight line distance from Cartagena