What is the current water temperature in Ericeira?

Q: What is the current water temperature in Ericeira?

As of now, in Ericeira, the water temperature is 15.33°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in Ericeira

Detailed information about the current water temperature in Ericeira. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

59.6

°F

May 19, 01:11

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

59.5°F

Tomorrow:

59.1°F

Sunrise:

06:21

Sunset:

20:48

Day Length:

14 h. 27 min.

Ericeira in May

Minimum:

57.8°F

Average:

59.1°F

Maximum:

60.8°F

Sea water temperature in Ericeira today

As of now, in Ericeira, the water temperature is 59.6°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 1.1°F lower than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to fall a bit.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is slightly lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It also aligns closely with the historical average temperature for this date, indicating a typical climate pattern. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 62.8°F on 2017, while the historical minimum was 58.2°F on 2018.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the maximum recorded over the past years. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 59.0°F, the minimum temperature may reach 58.8°F, and the maximum might stay at 59.2°F.

Daily water temperature in Ericeira

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 5	59.6°F	62.8°F	59.8°F
May 6	60.2°F	63.5°F	60.2°F
May 7	60.4°F	64.1°F	60.2°F
May 8	60.2°F	63.1°F	60.2°F
May 9	61.1°F	62.0°F	60.3°F
May 10	61.3°F	60.4°F	60.3°F
May 11	61.0°F	58.9°F	60.0°F
May 12	61.3°F	59.2°F	60.4°F
May 13	61.1°F	58.3°F	60.1°F
May 14	61.1°F	58.4°F	60.1°F
May 15	59.7°F	58.8°F	60.4°F
May 16	59.8°F	58.6°F	60.5°F
May 17	60.0°F	58.3°F	60.6°F
May 18	59.5°F	58.3°F	60.6°F
May 19	59.6°F	58.7°F	60.7°F
May 20	59.1°F	58.8°F	60.2°F
May 21	58.9°F	58.6°F	60.0°F
May 22	59.0°F	58.9°F	60.1°F
May 23	58.9°F	59.3°F	60.0°F
May 24	58.8°F	59.4°F	59.9°F
May 25	59.0°F	60.6°F	60.1°F
May 26	59.2°F	61.0°F	60.3°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in Ericeira by month

In an average year, Ericeira offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in Ericeira was recorded on September 15, 2021, reaching a 69.7°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on February 7, 2015, dipping to 54.3°F. The average readings by season are 58.7°F in Winter, 58.9°F in Spring, 62.7°F in Summer, and 63.2°F in Autumn.