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Olhão, Algarve, Portugal

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Today's Coastal Conditions

Today's conditions for this stretch of the Algarve coast.

Today will be clear and warm, with temperatures rising steadily from 21°C this morning to 29°C by late afternoon. Winds will remain light until mid-afternoon, then strengthen to 20 km/h, gusting 34. Morning air feels like 24°C, with winds at 5 km/h from the northwest, gusting 9. By 11am, temperatures reach 26°C, feeling like 29°C, with similar wind speeds but shifting to the west-northwest. Afternoon sees a rise to 27°C, still feeling like 29°C, with winds increasing significantly from the south-southwest. Evening brings the day's highest temperature of 29°C, with winds at 17 km/h from the southwest, gusting 32. Nighttime cools slightly to 29°C, with winds shifting to the north-northwest.

The ocean is calm, with waves at 0.5m, ideal for swimming. Water temperature is 18.5°C, so a spring suit is recommended. Conditions remain suitable for swimming throughout the day, with waves decreasing slightly to 0.4m by mid-morning. In the afternoon, waves increase to 0.6m, and further to 0.9m by early evening. Nighttime sees the highest waves of the day at 1.0m. Swimmers should be aware of the gradual increase in wave height as the day progresses.

For activities, morning offers light winds at 4 km/h from the northwest, ideal for cycling, running, surfing, and snorkeling. By mid-morning, winds remain light but shift direction to the west-northwest. Afternoon sees a significant increase in wind speed to 20 km/h from the south-southwest, gusting 34, making it suitable for kite sports. Evening maintains strong winds at 17 km/h from the southwest, gusting 32. Surfers should note that waves remain small throughout the day, peaking at 1.0m at night. Avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm due to very high UV levels.

Tomorrow will be mostly clear, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 32°C. Winds will be up to 17 km/h, gusting 32, coming from varying directions throughout the day. No rain is expected, and UV levels will remain very high. Waves will be up to 1.0m from the west. The following day will be clear, with slightly cooler temperatures ranging from 22°C to 29°C. Winds will be up to 17 km/h, gusting 29, also from varying directions. Again, no rain is expected, and UV levels will stay very high. Waves will decrease slightly to 0.8m from the west.

Updated 4 Aug, 06:01

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Skyclear skyclear skyclear sky
Windmoderate Wmoderate NWmoderate N
Max temp31°34°35°
Min temp19°21°20°
Rain0%0%0%
Source: IPMA.

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Bathing-water quality2025Excellent
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