Playa Cruz del Mar sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Playa Cruz del Mar, Spain, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Cruz del Mar today? (3 Sept)
The sea at Playa Cruz del Mar is 21.0 °C today. Most people want a shorty, especially once the wind picks up. The sea is about 3 °C colder than the air, so it will feel cool going in even on a warm day.
Playa Cruz del Mar sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature varies by under 1.4 °C across the week.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Septtoday | 21.3 °C | 20.7–22.0 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Fri 4 Sept | 21.3 °C | 20.6–22.0 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sat 5 Sept | 21.3 °C | 20.9–21.6 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sun 6 Sept | 21.3 °C | 20.8–21.9 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Mon 7 Sept | 21.5 °C | 21.0–22.0 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Tue 8 Sept | 21.3 °C | 21.0–21.7 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Wed 9 Sept | 21.2 °C | 20.8–21.6 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
Figures are modelled sea-surface temperature, not readings from a buoy or a thermometer in the shallows — expect a degree either way, and more in a shallow bay on a hot afternoon. Wetsuit suggestions are general guidance: cold tolerance varies a lot between people, and wind, session length and air temperature matter as much as the water does.
What wetsuit for what sea temperature?
| Sea temperature | Wetsuit | Extras |
|---|---|---|
| 24 °C and above | Boardshorts or swimsuit | — |
| 22–24 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top | — |
| 19–22 °CPlaya Cruz del Mar today | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | — |
| 17–19 °C | 3/2 mm full suit | — |
| 14–17 °C | 4/3 mm full suit | boots on longer sessions |
| 11–14 °C | 5/4 mm full suit | boots and gloves |
| 7–11 °C | 5/4/3 mm hooded full suit | boots and gloves |
| Below 7 °C | 6/5 mm hooded full suit | thick boots and gloves |
Conditions at Playa Cruz del Mar
Water temperature is one input. For wave height, wind and a 0–100 score per sport and ability level, see the full forecast.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Cruz del Mar today?
The sea at Playa Cruz del Mar, Spain is 21.0 °C today. This is modelled sea-surface temperature rather than a buoy reading, so allow a degree either way.
What wetsuit do I need at Playa Cruz del Mar?
At 21.0 °C, 2 mm shorty or spring suit is the usual choice at Playa Cruz del Mar. Most people want a shorty, especially once the wind picks up. Cold tolerance varies, and wind and session length matter as much as the water temperature.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Playa Cruz del Mar?
At 21.0 °C the sea at Playa Cruz del Mar is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Playa Cruz del Mar change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Playa Cruz del Mar stays between 20.6 °C and 22.0 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
