Praia Da Barranha sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Praia Da Barranha, Portugal, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Praia Da Barranha today? (21 Oct)
The sea at Praia Da Barranha is 14.8 °C today. A 4/3 keeps a two-hour session comfortable; many people add boots. Most people add boots on longer sessions. The sea is about 3 °C warmer than the air, so it will feel mild going in.
Praia Da Barranha sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature varies by under 1.2 °C across the week.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 Octtoday | 14.7 °C14.6–14.8 °C | 14.6–14.8 °C | 4/3 mm full suit |
| Thu 22 Oct | 14.6 °C14.4–14.9 °C | 14.4–14.9 °C | 4/3 mm full suit |
| Fri 23 Oct | 14.9 °C14.8–14.9 °C | 14.8–14.9 °C | 4/3 mm full suit |
| Sat 24 Oct | 14.9 °C14.7–15.2 °C | 14.7–15.2 °C | 4/3 mm full suit |
| Sun 25 Oct | 15.1 °C14.9–15.4 °C | 14.9–15.4 °C | 4/3 mm full suit |
| Mon 26 Oct | 15.3 °C15.0–15.6 °C | 15.0–15.6 °C | 4/3 mm full suit |
| Tue 27 Oct | 15.4 °C15.3–15.6 °C | 15.3–15.6 °C | 4/3 mm full 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 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | — |
| 17–19 °C | 3/2 mm full suit | — |
| 14–17 °CPraia Da Barranha today | 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 Praia Da Barranha
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 Praia Da Barranha
Frequently asked questions.
What is the sea temperature at Praia Da Barranha today?
The sea at Praia Da Barranha, Portugal is 14.8 °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 Praia Da Barranha?
At 14.8 °C, 4/3 mm full suit is the usual choice at Praia Da Barranha. A 4/3 keeps a two-hour session comfortable; many people add boots. Most people add boots on longer sessions. Cold tolerance varies, and wind and session length matter as much as the water temperature.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Praia Da Barranha?
At 14.8 °C the sea at Praia Da Barranha is cold. Short swims only without a wetsuit, and be aware of cold-water shock.
How much does the sea temperature at Praia Da Barranha change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Praia Da Barranha stays between 14.4 °C and 15.6 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
