The winds swapped sea water temperatures between North and South this Summer

The winds changed sea water temperatures between the North and South regions of the country during this Summer. On the Portuguese west coast, the absence of the "nortada" resulted in milder waters than usual, providing more comfortable conditions for swimming and beach activities. This situation was due to changes in atmospheric circulation patterns that normally bring north winds during the summer season. In the Algarve, the lack of southeast winds had the opposite effect, making the beaches colder and changing the typical swimming conditions in this southern region of the country. This seasonal reversal of wind patterns demonstrates how local atmospheric phenomena can have significant impacts on coastal water temperatures and on bathers' experience in different parts of Portuguese territory.