Playa El Río sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Playa El Río, Spain, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Playa El Río today? (3 Sept)
The sea at Playa El Río is 22.8 °C today. Comfortable without a wetsuit, though a top helps on a long session or a windy day. The sea and the air are within a degree or so of each other.
Playa El Río sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature varies by under 0.9 °C across the week.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Septtoday | 23.1 °C | 22.8–23.3 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Fri 4 Sept | 23.4 °C | 23.3–23.5 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Sat 5 Sept | 23.4 °C | 23.3–23.5 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Sun 6 Sept | 23.2 °C | 23.1–23.3 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Mon 7 Sept | 23.3 °C | 23.1–23.5 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Tue 8 Sept | 23.5 °C | 23.3–23.7 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Wed 9 Sept | 23.5 °C | 23.4–23.6 °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 El Río 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 El Río
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 El Río today?
The sea at Playa El Río, Spain is 22.8 °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 El Río?
At 22.8 °C, rash vest or 1 mm top is the usual choice at Playa El Río. 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 El Río?
At 22.8 °C the sea at Playa El Río is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Playa El Río change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Playa El Río stays between 22.8 °C and 23.7 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
