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Wave Buoys added.Wavebuoy data has been added to the site. Using the menus, live wave observations can be displayed on the animated surf maps. Click on the symbols to visit pages for each wavebuoy to see the detailed recent history of observations as well as a summary of observations over the past 5 days. The nearest 5 wave buoys are also listed on the description page for each surf report. Here are links to all buoy pages

Praia Grande, Portugal Sea Surface Temperature

Portugal Sea Temperature
Map of current Portugal
Sea Surface Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
Portugal Sea Temperature Anomaly
Map of current Portugal Sea Surface Temperature
Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Praia Grande. 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 this site are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world. Actual water temperatures close to shore at Praia Grande 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 Grande. Refer to our detailed weather forecast for this information.

Praia Grande Sea Temperature Graph

Sea Temp. (°C)
Today 15.1 (Statistics for 09 Feb 1981-2005 – mean: 15.2 max: 16.0 min: 14.0)


Latest sea surface temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.