Surf Forecast Surf Report

Valdovino Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Galicia, Spain)

Today's Valdovino sea temperature is 57 °F

(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Mean: 55 °F
Range: 54 °F to 57 °F
Statistics for 18 Feb (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

    The water temperature (55 °F) at Valdovino is quite cool. If the sun shines as we have forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a good spring wetsuit. Effective windchill factor of (63 °F) will make the air and water feel about the same temperature.

    Spain (Europe) Sea Water Temperature

    Map of current Spain (Europe)
    Surface Water Temperatures
    based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
    Spain (Europe) Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current Spain (Europe)
    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 Valdovino. 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.

    Valdovino 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.

    Valdovino water temperatures peak in the range 18 to 21°C (64 to 70°F) on around the 15th of August and are at their lowest on about the 1st of March, in the range 12 to 13°C (54 to 55°F). The maximum Valdovino water temperatures in mid August require something like a 3/2mm fully sealed wetsuit. The lowest water temperatures at Valdovino at the beginning of March are ideally suited to a 4/3mm wetsuit + 3mm boots, although a 5/3mm wetsuit may be preferable for longer sessions and cold windy days.

    Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Valdovino 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 Valdovino. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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