What is the current water temperature in Nerja?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Nerja?

As of now, in Nerja, the water temperature is 15.68°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 Nerja

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Nerja. 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.

60.2

°F

March 3, 18:31

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

60.3°F

Tomorrow:

60.1°F

Sunrise:

07:44

Sunset:

19:11

Day Length:

11 h. 27 min.

Nerja in March

Minimum:

58.7°F

Average:

60.4°F

Maximum:

61.8°F

Sea water temperature in Nerja today

As of now, in Nerja, the water temperature is 60.2°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 1.2°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 slightly varies from the average of the past two weeks. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 60.3°F on 2019, while the historical minimum was 57.7°F on 2024.

latest data

last year

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. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 60.0°F. Both minimum and maximum temperatures expected to be close to the average, offering a week of stable water conditions.

Daily water temperature in Nerja

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Feb 17	60.1°F	58.8°F	58.9°F
Feb 18	59.7°F	59.1°F	59.0°F
Feb 19	59.8°F	59.7°F	59.0°F
Feb 20	60.1°F	59.7°F	59.1°F
Feb 21	60.3°F	59.7°F	59.1°F
Feb 22	60.6°F	59.4°F	59.0°F
Feb 23	60.4°F	60.9°F	59.2°F
Feb 24	60.8°F	59.3°F	59.2°F
Feb 25	60.5°F	58.4°F	59.1°F
Feb 26	60.7°F	58.4°F	59.2°F
Feb 27	60.4°F	57.5°F	59.1°F
Feb 28	60.3°F	57.6°F	59.1°F
Mar 1	60.2°F	57.8°F	59.0°F
Mar 2	60.3°F	57.3°F	59.1°F
Mar 3	60.2°F	57.7°F	59.1°F
Mar 4	60.1°F	56.8°F	58.9°F
Mar 5	60.1°F	57.0°F	58.9°F
Mar 6	59.9°F	57.2°F	58.7°F
Mar 7	59.8°F	56.9°F	58.6°F
Mar 8	59.9°F	58.6°F	58.7°F
Mar 9	60.0°F	58.4°F	58.8°F
Mar 10	60.0°F	32.0°F	58.8°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 Nerja by month

In Nerja, August is the only month that offers comfortable swimming conditions. The amount of days when the water is warm enough is only 62.

The warmest water in Nerja was recorded on August 7, 2022, reaching a 81.6°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on March 13, 2024, dipping to 56.1°F. The average readings by season are 59.8°F in Winter, 61.6°F in Spring, 72.4°F in Summer, and 68.3°F in Autumn.