Fuerteventura Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 06:37 (Atlantic/Canary)

Spain · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 06:37 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

23.7°C

74.7°F

Mild water

Versus this month's average

0.3°C above

The August average in our archive is 23.4°C (74.0°F).

Recent trend

Warming by 0.9°C

Seven-day average: 23.3°C, versus 22.3°C in the prior seven days.

What to wear

Mild water

A rash guard is useful; cold-sensitive snorkelers may prefer a shorty wetsuit.

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 Fuerteventura, monthly averages range from about 20.5°C (69.0°F) in June to 23.4°C (74.0°F) in August.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Fuerteventura has been 22.4°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 19.7°C / 67.5°F 20.5°C / 69.0°F 21.6°C / 70.9°F
July 21.2°C / 70.2°F 22.1°C / 71.8°F 22.9°C / 73.2°F
August 22.6°C / 72.7°F 23.4°C / 74.0°F 23.8°C / 74.8°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 Fuerteventura

Canary island with calm lagoons at Caleta de Fuste and turquoise shallows.

Area
Canary Islands

Fuerteventura Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Fuerteventura today?

The current sea surface temperature in Fuerteventura is 23.7°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 22.4°C.

When is the water warmest in Fuerteventura?

The warmest monthly average in the Fuerteventura archive is August, at around 23.4°C (74.0°F).

When is the water coldest in Fuerteventura?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 20.5°C (69.0°F).

Can you swim in Fuerteventura today?

At 23.7°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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