Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa, Spain, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa today? (20 Oct)
The sea at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa is 24.2 °C today. Warm enough to go without neoprene for a normal session. The sea is about 5 °C warmer than the air, so it will feel mild going in.
Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature varies by under 0.9 °C across the week.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 20 Octtoday | 24.1 °C24.0–24.2 °C | 24.0–24.2 °C | Boardshorts or swimsuit |
| Wed 21 Oct | 23.9 °C23.8–24.0 °C | 23.8–24.0 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Thu 22 Oct | 23.8 °C23.7–23.8 °C | 23.7–23.8 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Fri 23 Oct | 23.6 °C23.6–23.7 °C | 23.6–23.7 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Sat 24 Oct | 23.5 °C23.4–23.6 °C | 23.4–23.6 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Sun 25 Oct | 23.4 °C23.3–23.4 °C | 23.3–23.4 °C | Rash vest or 1 mm top |
| Mon 26 Oct | 23.3 °C23.3–23.4 °C | 23.3–23.4 °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 abovePlaya El Xarco - Villajoyosa today | Boardshorts or swimsuit | — |
| 22–24 °C | 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 suitboots on longer sessions | boots on longer sessions |
| 11–14 °C | 5/4 mm full suitboots and gloves | boots and gloves |
| 7–11 °C | 5/4/3 mm hooded full suitboots and gloves | boots and gloves |
| Below 7 °C | 6/5 mm hooded full suitthick boots and gloves | thick boots and gloves |
Conditions at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa
Water temperature is one input. For wave height, wind and a 0–100 score per sport and ability level, see the full forecast.
Sea temperature near Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa
Frequently asked questions.
What is the sea temperature at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa today?
The sea at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa, Spain is 24.2 °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 Xarco - Villajoyosa?
At 24.2 °C, boardshorts or swimsuit is the usual choice at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa. Warm enough to go without neoprene for a normal session. 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 Xarco - Villajoyosa?
At 24.2 °C the sea at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa is comfortable for swimming without neoprene for most people.
How much does the sea temperature at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Playa El Xarco - Villajoyosa stays between 23.3 °C and 24.2 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.

