Faro de Trafalgar Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 26 °C once we account for air movement. In contrast the sea remains relatively cold (19 °C). Surfers should wear a spring or summer wetsuit though no doubt some would wear less neoprene on such a warm day, no matter what temperature the sea is.

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

Map of current Spain (Europe) Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Faro de Trafalgar. 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.

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.

Faro de Trafalgar sea water temperatures peak in the range 22 to 24°C (72 to 75°F) on around the 1st of August and are at their coldest on about the 19th of February, in the range 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F). Faro de Trafalgar sea water temperatures are always warm reach their highest at the beginning of August. You'll need a 2mm neoprene top or a shorty at dawn/dusk or if it's windy. The coldest seasonal sea water temperatures at Faro de Trafalgar in the third 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 Faro de Trafalgar 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 Faro de Trafalgar. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.