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Praia de Faro Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(The Algarve, Portugal)

Today's Praia de Faro sea temperature is 68 °F

(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Mean: 67 °F
Range: 64 °F to 68 °F
Statistics for 07 Jun (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 82 °F once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (68 °F) warm too. Staying warm in the water won't be a problem in board-shorts, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Portugal Sea Water Temperature

    Map of current Portugal
    Surface Water Temperatures
    based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
    Portugal Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current Portugal
    Sea Water Temperature Anomalies

    (compared with long term averages
    at this time of year)

    (click thumbnails to expand)

    Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Praia de Faro. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

    Praia de Faro Water Temperature Graph

    All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

    Praia de Faro water temperatures peak in the range 21 to 23°C (70 to 73°F) on around the 13th of August and are at their coldest on about the 24th of February, in the range 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F). Praia de Faro water temperatures are warmest in the third week of August. Surfers should use a 2mm long sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm spring wetsuit if the wind is up. The coldest seasonal water temperatures at Praia de Faro in the fourth week of February lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Praia de Faro can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Praia de Faro. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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