Where is the sea warmest in Africa in September?

Sharks Bay in Egypt has the warmest sea in Africa in September, averaging about 28.0 °C. Santa Maria Beach (28.0 °C) and Sal Rei Beach Boa Vista follow close behind.

How many beaches in Africa are warm enough to swim in September?

25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Africa average 22 °C or more in September, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these September sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical September rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in Africa in September

Where the sea is warmest across Africa during September, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Sharks Bay (South Sinai, Egypt) tops the list at around 28°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Sharks Bay
South Sinai · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
2
Santa Maria Beach
Sal · Cape Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
3
Sal Rei Beach Boa Vista
Boa Vista · Cape Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
4
Nosy Be Andilana
Diana · Madagascar · Mozambique Channel
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
5
Itsamia Beach
Moheli · Comoros · Mozambique Channel
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
6
Mahmya Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
7
Marsa Alam Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
8
El Gouna Beach
Red Sea · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
9
Dahab Lagoon
South Sinai · Egypt · Red Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
10
Plage de Yoff
Dakar · Senegal · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
11
Plage de Cap Skirring
Ziguinchor · Senegal · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
12
Kololi Beach
Western · Gambia · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
13
Santa Maria Beach
Sal · Cabo Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
14
Sal Rei Beach
Boa Vista · Cabo Verde · Atlantic Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
15
Stanley Beach
North Coast · Egypt · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
September average
16
Farwa Beach
Zuwara · Libya · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
27°C
September average
17
Hammamet Yasmine
Nabeul · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
26°C
September average
18
Djerba Sidi Mahres
Medenine · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
26°C
September average
19
Monastir Skanes
Monastir · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
26°C
September average
20
Sousse Boujaffar
Sousse · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
26°C
September average
21
Sidi Bou Said Beach
Tunis · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
26°C
September average
22
Tabarka Beach
Jendouba · Tunisia · Mediterranean Sea
Warm — comfortable swimming
26°C
September average
23
Ifaty Beach
Atsimo-Andrefana · Madagascar · Mozambique Channel
Warm — comfortable swimming
25°C
September average
24
Sidi Fredj Beach
Algiers · Algeria · Mediterranean Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
September average
25
Tipaza Beach
Tipaza · Algeria · Mediterranean Sea
Pleasant — swimmable without a wetsuit
22°C
September average

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Africa in September — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Africa in September?: Sharks Bay in Egypt has the warmest sea in Africa in September, averaging about 28.0 °C. Santa Maria Beach (28.0 °C) and Sal Rei Beach Boa Vista follow close behind.
How many beaches in Africa are warm enough to swim in September?: 25 of the top 25 ranked beaches in Africa average 22 °C or more in September, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these September sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical September rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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