Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara, Spain, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara today? (3 Sept)
The sea at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara is 22.5 °C today. Comfortable without a wetsuit, though a top helps on a long session or a windy day. The sea is about 2 °C colder than the air, so it will feel cool going in even on a warm day.
Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature is warming across the week, by about 0.6 °C from start to end.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Septtoday | 22.6 °C | 22.1–23.0 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Fri 4 Sept | 22.9 °C | 22.4–23.4 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Sat 5 Sept | 23.1 °C | 22.7–23.4 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Sun 6 Sept | 23.1 °C | 22.7–23.5 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Mon 7 Sept | 23.3 °C | 22.9–23.9 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Tue 8 Sept | 23.5 °C | 22.9–24.1 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Wed 9 Sept | 23.2 °C | 22.9–23.5 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
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 °CPlaya de San Pedro de Alcántara today | Rash vest or 1 mm top | — |
| 19–22 °C | 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 San Pedro de Alcántara
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 San Pedro de Alcántara today?
The sea at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara, Spain is 22.5 °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 San Pedro de Alcántara?
At 22.5 °C, rash vest or 1 mm top is the usual choice at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara. Comfortable without a wetsuit, though a top helps on a long session or a windy day. 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 San Pedro de Alcántara?
At 22.5 °C the sea at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara stays between 22.1 °C and 24.1 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
