Playa de España sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Playa de España, Spain, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Playa de España today? (3 Sept)
The sea at Playa de España is 21.0 °C today. Most people want a shorty, especially once the wind picks up. The sea is about 3 °C warmer than the air, so it will feel mild going in.
Playa de España sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature is warming across the week, by about 0.7 °C from start to end.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Septtoday | 20.9 °C | 20.6–21.0 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Fri 4 Sept | 20.8 °C | 20.4–21.2 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sat 5 Sept | 21.3 °C | 21.1–21.5 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sun 6 Sept | 21.8 °C | 21.5–22.2 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Mon 7 Sept | 22.2 °C | 22.0–22.4 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Tue 8 Sept | 22.0 °C | 21.8–22.2 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Wed 9 Sept | 21.5 °C | 21.2–21.8 °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 de España 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 de España
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 de España today?
The sea at Playa de España, 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 de España?
At 21.0 °C, 2 mm shorty or spring suit is the usual choice at Playa de España. 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 de España?
At 21.0 °C the sea at Playa de España is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Playa de España change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Playa de España stays between 20.4 °C and 22.4 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
