Arrifana, Portugal

Pedra da Agulha (Needle Rock), Restaurante O Paulo (Cliff-Top Anchor), The Spectator Culture, Sea You Surf Café.

Live AI Coastal Briefing

The temperature starts at 19°C and rises steadily to 31°C by late afternoon before falling to 24°C this evening. It feels cooler than the actual temperature all day due to wind. Winds are light early on but strengthen throughout the day, coming from the southeast and gusting up to 36 km/h. The sky remains partly cloudy. Morning temperatures feel like 18°C with winds at 7 km/h from the east-southeast. By mid-morning, temperatures reach 29°C feeling like 28°C with winds picking up to 12 km/h from the south-southeast. Waves build slightly throughout the day, peaking at 1.6m from the northwest. Evening temperatures fall to 24°C with winds dropping to 6 km/h from the north-northwest.



The ocean has active surf with waves reaching waist to chest height. Swimming is suitable for strong swimmers only. Water temperature is 18.2°C. A spring suit will keep you comfortable. Snorkelers should stay close to shore due to wave activity. Divers should expect good visibility but strong currents. Anglers can expect good conditions for shore fishing, with bait fish likely to be present in the surf zone.



Morning offers calmest conditions for cycling and running, with light winds from the east-southeast. Surfing conditions improve mid-morning as waves increase to 1.6m. Snorkeling is best attempted mid-morning before winds pick up. Kite sports are unsuitable today due to inconsistent wind direction and strength. Apply sunscreen with SPF 50 throughout the day. Avoid prolonged sun exposure between 11am and 3pm.



Thursday brings mostly clear skies with temperatures ranging from 19 to 29°C. Winds remain consistent from the southeast, gusting up to 27 km/h. Waves hold steady at up to 1.6m from the northwest. Friday turns overcast with similar temperatures but stronger winds, gusting up to 35 km/h. Waves increase slightly to up to 1.7m from the northwest. Both days maintain a high UV index, requiring continued sun protection.