Costa Verde

24 tracked beaches in Costa Verde, Portugal, with live Atlantic Ocean temperatures.

Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Avg sea temp now
Best months
July – September

Costa Verde is a coastal area of Portugal on the Atlantic Ocean, with 24 tracked beaches. The sea here ranges from about 14°C in the coolest month to 21°C at the summer peak, with roughly 3 months a year sitting above 20°C — the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit. Use the beach list below to check the current sea temperature at each spot before you head out.

Best time to swim in Costa Verde

The sea in Costa Verde peaks in August, when the water averages around 21°C.

The main swimming season runs from July – September, when surface temperatures stay comfortable for extended sessions.

On average, 3 months a year sit above 20°C — the threshold most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.

Shoulder months like June and October are noticeably cooler but often quieter, with fewer crowds and steadier weather.

Outside peak season the water drops toward 14°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable.

The coldest month is typically February at around 14°C, when cold-water swimmers dominate the coast.

Costa Verde sea temperature history

Long-term climatology for Costa Verde shows an annual mean sea temperature of 18°C, ranging from 14°C in winter to 21°C at the summer peak.

The seasonal swing is roughly 7°C between the coldest and warmest month — a useful yardstick when comparing years or checking whether the current sea is running above or below average.

Recent decades have trended slightly warmer at Costa Verde, in line with regional sea-surface temperature records for the wider basin.

Monthly averages below are drawn from multi-decadal climatology and are updated as new observations arrive.

Jan
15°C
Feb
14°C
Mar
15°C
Apr
16°C
May
17°C
Jun
19°C
Jul
20°C
Aug
21°C
Sep
21°C
Oct
19°C
Nov
18°C
Dec
16°C

Values are area averages; individual beaches vary by exposure and depth.

Costa Verde sea temperature: frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month to swim in Costa Verde?

August is the warmest month in Costa Verde, when the sea averages about 21°C. Late-season warmth often persists a few weeks after peak.

When is the sea coldest in Costa Verde?

The coldest month in Costa Verde is typically February, when the water averages around 14°C. Cold-water swimmers and surfers dominate this period.

When can you swim in Costa Verde without a wetsuit?

The main swimming season in Costa Verde runs from July – September — about 3 months a year when the sea sits above 20°C, the level most swimmers describe as pleasant without a wetsuit.

Do I need a wetsuit in Costa Verde?

Outside peak summer the water in Costa Verde drops toward 14°C, so a 3/2mm shorty or full wetsuit makes long swims much more comfortable. In peak months most swimmers go without.

What is the average sea temperature in Costa Verde?

The long-term annual mean sea temperature in Costa Verde is about 18°C, based on multi-decadal climatology of the surrounding waters.

How do I check the current sea temperature in Costa Verde?

The live reading at the top of this page shows the current sea temperature in Costa Verde, updated hourly from marine buoy and satellite data. The 7-day forecast covers water, air, waves, wind and UV for the week ahead.

Beaches in the Costa Verde

Ranked by current live sea temperature.

  1. 1
    Praia de Espinho
    Espinho, Portugal
  2. 2
    Praia da Granja
    Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  3. 3
    Praia da Aguda
    Arcozelo, Portugal
  4. 4
    Praia de Miramar
    Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  5. 5
    Praia da Madalena
    Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  6. 6
    Praia do Senhor da Pedra
    Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
  7. 7
    Praia dos Ingleses
    Porto, Portugal
  8. 8
    Praia dos Carneiros
    Porto, Portugal
  9. 9
    Praia do Homem do Leme
    Porto, Portugal
  10. 10
    Praia de Matosinhos
    Matosinhos, Portugal
  11. 11
    Praia de Leca
    Leca da Palmeira, Portugal
  12. 12
    Praia da Angeiras
    Matosinhos, Portugal
  13. 13
    Praia de Vila Cha
    Vila do Conde, Portugal
  14. 14
    Praia do Cabedelo Vila do Conde
    Vila do Conde, Portugal
  15. 15
    Praia de Mindelo
    Vila do Conde, Portugal
  16. 16
    Praia de Povoa
    Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
  17. 17
    Praia da Redonda
    Esposende, Portugal
  18. 18
    Praia de Ofir
    Esposende, Portugal
  19. 19
    Praia de Fao
    Esposende, Portugal
  20. 20
    Praia de Cabedelo Viana
    Viana do Castelo, Portugal
  21. 21
    Praia do Norte Viana
    Viana do Castelo, Portugal
  22. 22
    Praia de Afife
    Viana do Castelo, Portugal
  23. 23
    Praia de Vila Praia de Ancora
    Ancora, Portugal
  24. 24
    Praia de Moledo
    Caminha, Portugal

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