Las Caracolas Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Andalucia, Spain)

Today's Las Caracolas sea temperature is 74 °F

(Which is 2.2°F warmer than normal for this time of year)

Mean: 72 °F
Range: 70 °F to 74 °F
Statistics for 27 Jul (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 (73 °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.

    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 Las Caracolas. 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.

    Las Caracolas 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.

    Las Caracolas sea water temperatures peak in the range 21 to 24°C (70 to 75°F) on around the 10th of August and are at their coldest on about the 21st of February, in the range 15 to 17°C (59 to 63°F). Las Caracolas sea water temperatures are always warm reach their warmest in early to mid 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 Las Caracolas in mid to late 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 Las Caracolas 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 Las Caracolas. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

     

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