Madalena do Mar Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

(Madeira, Portugal)

Today's Madalena do Mar sea temperature is 17.8 °C

(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Mean: 18.4 °C
Range: 17.4 °C to 19.5 °C
Statistics for 24 Apr (1981–2005)

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

    The water temperature (17 °C) at Madalena do Mar is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 18 °C.

    Portugal Sea Water Temperature

    Map of current Portugal
    Surface Water Temperatures
    based on measurements from oceanographic satellites
    Portugal Water Temperature Anomaly

    Map of current Portugal
    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 Madalena do Mar. 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.

    Madalena do Mar 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.

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

     

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