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 14.63°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.

58.3

°F

March 12, 17:48

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

58.6°F

Tomorrow:

58.3°F

Sunrise:

07:32

Sunset:

19:20

Day Length:

11 h. 48 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 58.3°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 1.1°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 stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 61.1°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 57.3°F on 2016.

latest data

last year

Over the past two weeks, the water temperature has closely aligned with historical averages for those days. Over the next week, the forecast shows a steady trend, with temperatures staying close to the average of 58.4°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 26	59.4°F	60.7°F	59.3°F
Feb 27	60.0°F	60.4°F	59.3°F
Feb 28	59.6°F	60.3°F	59.2°F
Mar 1	59.3°F	60.2°F	59.1°F
Mar 2	59.5°F	60.3°F	59.2°F
Mar 3	58.1°F	60.2°F	59.1°F
Mar 4	58.9°F	60.4°F	59.1°F
Mar 5	58.6°F	60.9°F	59.1°F
Mar 6	59.0°F	60.8°F	59.0°F
Mar 7	58.8°F	60.8°F	58.9°F
Mar 8	58.7°F	60.6°F	58.9°F
Mar 9	58.7°F	60.7°F	59.0°F
Mar 10	58.6°F	60.7°F	59.0°F
Mar 11	58.6°F	60.6°F	59.0°F
Mar 12	58.3°F	61.1°F	59.4°F
Mar 13	58.3°F	60.9°F	59.4°F
Mar 14	58.4°F	60.7°F	59.5°F
Mar 15	58.5°F	60.0°F	59.6°F
Mar 16	58.3°F	60.0°F	59.4°F
Mar 17	58.3°F	60.0°F	59.4°F
Mar 18	58.3°F	60.2°F	59.4°F
Mar 19	58.4°F	60.3°F	59.5°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 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 57.

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, 61.7°F in Spring, 72.4°F in Summer, and 68.1°F in Autumn.