Water temperature in Linda a Velha
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 2:51 am (WET)- Today
- 63.3–63.7 °F
- Air today
- 57 / 74 °F
- Wed 4
- 63.1 °F
- Wetsuit
- 3/2 mm
Today the water in Linda a Velha is 63.3 °F and ranges 63.3–63.7 °F through the day, with the air between 57 °F and 74 °F. It stays steady over the next few days.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Linda a Velha (1.7 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 4.9 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Linda a Velha is colder than normal for late October today (−1.9 °F).
- 59.4° 59°JanJ
- 58.4° 58°FebF
- 58.5° 59°MarM
- 59.8° 60°AprA
- 61.5° 61°MayM
- 63.9° 64°JunJ
- 64.9° 65°JulJ
- 65.6° 66°AugA
- 65.8° 66°SepS
- 64.9° 65°OctO
- 62.9° 63°NovN
- 60.9° 61°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Linda a Velha is from July to October, when the water averages 64.9–65.8 °F.
The water is warmest in September (65.8 °F on average) and coldest in February (58.4 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.5 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 63.3–63.7 °F | 57 / 74 °F | 5.4 ft |
| Fri 30 | 63.1–63.7 °F | 59 / 78 °F | 3.5 ft |
| Sat 31 | 63.1–63.5 °F | 59 / 75 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Sun 1 | 63.1–63.5 °F | 57 / 72 °F | 4.3 ft |
| Mon 2 | 63.1–63.5 °F | 56 / 73 °F | 3.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 63.1–63.5 °F | 57 / 76 °F | 2.2 ft |
| Wed 4 | 63.0–63.3 °F | 54 / 64 °F | 3.0 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 63.7 °F | 63.3–63.9 °F |
| Tue 27 | 63.5 °F | 63.3–63.7 °F |
| Mon 26 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–63.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 63.7 °F | 63.7–63.9 °F |
| Sat 24 | 64.0 °F | 63.9–64.0 °F |
| Fri 23 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.4 °F |
| Thu 22 | 64.2 °F | 64.2–64.4 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.8 °F |
| Tue 20 | 64.6 °F | 64.4–64.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 64.9 °F | 64.8–65.3 °F |
| Sun 18 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Fri 16 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–65.8 °F |
| Thu 15 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–66.0 °F |
| Wed 14 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.0 °F |
| Tue 13 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.2 °F |
| Mon 12 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.0 °F |
| Sun 11 | 66.0 °F | 65.8–66.2 °F |
| Sat 10 | 66.2 °F | 66.0–66.4 °F |
| Fri 9 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.6 °F |
| Thu 8 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–66.9 °F |
| Wed 7 | 66.7 °F | 66.6–67.1 °F |
| Tue 6 | 66.9 °F | 66.6–67.3 °F |
| Mon 5 | 66.9 °F | 66.6–67.3 °F |
| Sun 4 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–67.3 °F |
| Sat 3 | 66.6 °F | 66.2–66.9 °F |
| Fri 2 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.7 °F |
| Thu 1 | 66.6 °F | 66.4–66.6 °F |
| Wed 30 | 66.0 °F | 64.2–66.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 64.2 °F | 64.2–64.6 °F |
| Mon 28 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–65.1 °F |
| Sun 27 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–64.9 °F |
| Sat 26 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–65.1 °F |
| Fri 25 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–64.9 °F |
| Thu 24 | 64.8 °F | 64.2–65.1 °F |
| Wed 23 | 64.8 °F | 64.2–65.1 °F |
| Tue 22 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–65.3 °F |
| Mon 21 | 64.4 °F | 64.0–64.9 °F |
| Sun 20 | 64.2 °F | 63.7–64.6 °F |
| Sat 19 | 64.4 °F | 64.0–65.1 °F |
| Fri 18 | 65.1 °F | 64.8–65.5 °F |
| Thu 17 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 65.7 °F | 65.3–66.2 °F |
| Tue 15 | 66.2 °F | 65.7–66.4 °F |
| Mon 14 | 66.0 °F | 65.3–66.6 °F |
| Sun 13 | 65.7 °F | 64.9–66.2 °F |
| Sat 12 | 65.3 °F | 64.8–66.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 65.8 °F | 65.5–66.2 °F |
| Thu 10 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–66.9 °F |
| Wed 9 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.1 °F |
| Tue 8 | 66.6 °F | 66.2–66.9 °F |
| Mon 7 | 66.6 °F | 66.2–66.9 °F |
| Sun 6 | 66.6 °F | 66.0–66.9 °F |
| Sat 5 | 66.2 °F | 65.3–67.1 °F |
| Fri 4 | 65.8 °F | 65.7–66.4 °F |
| Thu 3 | 66.2 °F | 65.3–66.9 °F |
| Wed 2 | 66.6 °F | 65.8–68.0 °F |
| Tue 1 | 68.0 °F | 67.6–68.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 68.4 °F | 68.0–68.5 °F |
| Sun 30 | 68.5 °F | 68.0–69.1 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Linda a VelhaQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Linda a Velha?
63.3 °F; through the day it ranges 63.3–63.7 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It stays steady over the next few days.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 3/2 mm (mild). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Linda a Velha in October?
In October, the water in Linda a Velha averages 64.9 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Linda a Velha in September?
In September, the water in Linda a Velha averages 65.8 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
When is the best time to swim in Linda a Velha?
The best time to swim in Linda a Velha is from July to October, when the water averages 64.9–65.8 °F. The water is warmest in September (65.8 °F on average) and coldest in February (58.4 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Linda a Velha is colder than normal for late October today (−1.9 °F).
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Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 2.7 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:51 am (local time).
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