Portugal
Azores · Atlantic Ocean
Praia dos Moinhos
Atlantic island beach near Porto Formoso.
Mild water with a light chop and a light breeze — good swimming conditions.
Sea temperature now
20.6°Cwarm
Good
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
19.6°C
Wave height
0.7 m
Wind
9.4 km/h
UV index
3.9 UV index
Location
Praia dos Moinhos on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.
7-day forecast
Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.
Wetsuit recommendation
Shorty 2mm
At 20.6°C a 2mm shorty keeps surfers warm; lap swimmers can usually skip the neoprene.
Surf & watersports
Pleasant but not warm. A short-arm short-leg ("shorty") wetsuit traps body heat through the core while leaving arms and legs free. Open-water swimmers training for 30–60 minutes can usually go without; longer sessions benefit from a thin swim wetsuit.
Open-water swimming
Most swimmers fine to 60 minutes without; consider a 2mm swim suit beyond.
Recommendation tuned for Praia dos Moinhos's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.
Quick answer
Can I swim at Praia dos Moinhos today?
The sea is currently 20.6°C — good swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.
Key takeaways
- • Located in Azores, Portugal (Atlantic Ocean).
- • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
- • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.
Monthly sea temperature averages
Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.
Year-round sea temperature
Best swim months: Jul – Aug – Sep
| Month | Sea | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15°C | Bracing |
| Feb | 14°C | Bracing |
| Mar | 15°C | Bracing |
| Apr | 16°C | Bracing |
| May | 17°C | Bracing |
| Jun | 19°C | Pleasant |
| Jul | 20°C | Pleasant |
| Aug ⭐ | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Sep | 21°C | Pleasant |
| Oct | 19°C | Pleasant |
| Nov | 18°C | Pleasant |
| Dec | 16°C | Bracing |
Can you swim here? — Praia dos Moinhos
Same region this month — Azores
Nearby beaches
The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.