Lagos Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 06:40 (Europe/Lisbon)

Portugal · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 06:40 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

16.9°C

62.4°F

Cold water

Versus this month's average

Close to average

The August average in our archive is 17.1°C (62.8°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 17.2°C, versus 17.2°C in the prior seven days.

What to wear

Cold water

Use a full 3-5 mm wetsuit and keep the session within your cold-water experience.

Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Lagos, monthly averages range from about 17.1°C (62.8°F) in August to 18.4°C (65.1°F) in July.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Lagos has been 17.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 16.5°C / 61.7°F 18.0°C / 64.5°F 20.2°C / 68.4°F
July 16.6°C / 61.9°F 18.4°C / 65.1°F 22.0°C / 71.6°F
August 16.5°C / 61.7°F 17.1°C / 62.8°F 18.0°C / 64.4°F

Profile calculated from 1647 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Lagos

Algarve cliffs and grottoes with clear Atlantic coves around Ponta da Piedade.

Area
Algarve

Lagos Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Lagos today?

The current sea surface temperature in Lagos is 16.9°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 17.7°C.

When is the water warmest in Lagos?

The warmest monthly average in the Lagos archive is July, at around 18.4°C (65.1°F).

When is the water coldest in Lagos?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is August, at around 17.1°C (62.8°F). A wetsuit is usually recommended during this period.

Can you swim in Lagos today?

The water is 16.9°C. It may feel cool, but a wetsuit or short swims can help.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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