Praia do Areal sea temperature
Sea-surface temperature for Praia do Areal, Spain, with the 7-day outlook and what to wear.
What is the sea temperature at Praia do Areal today? (3 Sept)
The sea at Praia do Areal is 18.6 °C today. A summer full suit is the standard choice at this temperature. The sea is about 3 °C colder than the air, so it will feel cool going in even on a warm day.
Praia do Areal sea temperature — next 7 days
Sea temperature varies by under 1.4 °C across the week.
| Date | Sea temp | Range | Suggested wetsuit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 3 Septtoday | 19.0 °C | 18.5–19.6 °C | 3/2 mm full suit |
| Fri 4 Sept | 19.3 °C | 18.9–19.8 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sat 5 Sept | 19.3 °C | 19.1–19.7 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Sun 6 Sept | 19.6 °C | 19.3–19.9 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Mon 7 Sept | 19.5 °C | 19.2–19.7 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Tue 8 Sept | 19.1 °C | 19.0–19.2 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit |
| Wed 9 Sept | 19.1 °C | 18.9–19.5 °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 °C | 2 mm shorty or spring suit | — |
| 17–19 °CPraia do Areal today | 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 Praia do Areal
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 Praia do Areal today?
The sea at Praia do Areal, Spain is 18.6 °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 do Areal?
At 18.6 °C, 3/2 mm full suit is the usual choice at Praia do Areal. A summer full suit is the standard choice at this temperature. Cold tolerance varies, and wind and session length matter as much as the water temperature.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at Praia do Areal?
At 18.6 °C the sea at Praia do Areal is swimmable but brisk — fine for a short swim, and most people want a wetsuit for longer.
How much does the sea temperature at Praia do Areal change over a week?
Over the next 7 days the sea at Praia do Areal stays between 18.5 °C and 19.9 °C. Open water changes temperature slowly, so it rarely moves much inside a week — seasonal change is what matters.
