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Contenido práctico sobre temperatura del mar, baño y los mejores viajes de playa.

Travel

The best time to swim in the Mediterranean

Month-by-month guide to sea temperature across the Med, from Spain to Cyprus.

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Safety

What sea temperature is safe to swim in?

How cold is too cold, what cold shock is, and the practical rules for beach swimmers.

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Travel

Swimming with kids: the best European beaches

Sheltered bays, shallow water, easy parking — the family-friendly shortlist.

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Science

How sea-surface temperature data actually works

Satellites, buoys, and the model blends behind every number on SwimTemperature.

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Swimming

What sea temperature is good for snorkelling?

Reef life, water clarity and the comfort sweet spot for masked, finned visitors.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Spain

Mediterranean, Atlantic and Canary Island water temperatures through the year.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Greece

When the Aegean, Ionian and Libyan Seas are warmest and calmest.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Croatia

Adriatic water temperatures, wind and the best months for island hopping.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Florida

Atlantic, Gulf and Keys water temperatures for every month of the year.

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Travel

The best time to swim in California

From chilly NorCal upwelling to the warmest Southern California bays.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Australia

Tropical north, temperate east and the cooler southern coasts compared.

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Safety

A beginner's guide to cold-water swimming

How to start safely, what to wear, and the health benefits of swimming cold.

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Travel

Warmest European beaches in October

Where to find late-season sea temperatures above 22°C in Europe.

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Safety

Family beach safety tips for every swimmer

Rips, flags, supervision and the simple rules that keep children safe.

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Swimming

Wetsuit guide: what to wear by water temperature

From boardshorts to full winter suits, match your neoprene to the degrees.

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Travel

The best time to swim in the Caribbean

Hurricane season, water temperature and the warmest islands through the year.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Mexico

Pacific, Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coasts compared by season.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Thailand

Andaman Sea vs Gulf of Thailand: when the water is clearest and calmest.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Portugal

Algarve, Lisbon coast, Porto and the Azores: Atlantic temperatures through the year.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Turkey

Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts from spring to autumn.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Egypt

Red Sea resorts and the Mediterranean coast: warmest months and shoulder-season value.

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Travel

The best time to swim in France

Mediterranean, Atlantic, Channel and Brittany coasts compared.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Italy

From the Italian Riviera to Sicily, when the sea is warmest by region.

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Travel

Best beaches for snorkelling around the world

Clear, warm, shallow bays where you can see marine life from the surface.

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Swimming

Best beaches for surfing by water temperature

Where to find warm-water surf and where you'll need a full suit.

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Safety

How to survive a rip current

What rips look like, why swimmers drown in them, and the simple escape rule.

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Safety

Jellyfish and marine life safety for swimmers

Stings, sea urchins, and the simple precautions that keep a beach day safe.

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Science

How to read a water temperature forecast

What the numbers mean, why they change, and how to plan your swim.

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Travel

Lake Michigan water temperature: what to expect

Seasonal averages, warmest beaches, and when the lake is swimmable.

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Travel

Best lakes to swim in the United States

Clear, warm, swimmable lakes from the Great Lakes to the mountain West.

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Travel

Great Lakes swimming guide

Erie, Michigan, Ontario, Huron and Superior: when and where to swim.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Hawaii

Island-by-island water temperatures and the calmest snorkelling months.

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Travel

The best time to swim in the Maldives

Dry season, monsoon season and the warmest, clearest water months.

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Travel

The best time to swim in Bali

Dry season beaches, rainy season surf, and when the water is warmest.

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