Manta Rota, Portugal

Restaurante Marisqueira Manta Rota, flat expanse of sand, Castro Marim Nature Reserve, Warm shallow water.

Live AI Coastal Briefing

The day starts at 21°C under partly cloudy skies. Morning temperatures rise steadily to 22°C by 8am, feeling like 23°C with winds around 11 km/h from the north-northwest. The sea remains calm with waves at 0.2m. By 11am, temperatures reach 26°C, feeling like 27°C, with winds picking up slightly to 12 km/h. The afternoon brings warmer temperatures, peaking at 28°C by 2pm, but feeling like 31°C due to humidity. Winds shift to the south-southwest, increasing to 15 km/h and gusting up to 31 km/h. Evening temperatures hold steady at 28°C, feeling like 30°C, with winds easing slightly to 14 km/h. The sea builds gently throughout the day, reaching 0.4m waves by evening.



The ocean is calm this morning with flat, glassy conditions ideal for paddleboarding. Swimming is suitable all day with waves remaining small. Water temperature is 19°C, requiring a spring suit or rashie. Visibility underwater is good. The sea remains calm enough for diving and snorkelling all day. The tide is low at 9am and again at 9pm, offering longer periods of shallow water access.



Morning winds are light from the north-northwest at 10 km/h, ideal for cycling and running. Surfing and snorkeling conditions are best before noon. Winds pick up slightly by 11am, still favourable for most activities. Afternoon winds shift to the south-southwest, increasing to 15 km/h and gusting up to 31 km/h, suitable for kite sports. UV is very high today, peaking at 8. Avoid direct sun exposure between 11am and 3pm. Wear protective clothing, use sunscreen, and stay hydrated.



Tomorrow will be mostly clear with temperatures ranging from 22 to 32°C. Winds will increase, reaching up to 25 km/h and gusting up to 43 km/h. The sea will remain calm with waves up to 0.4m from the west. UV remains very high at 8. The following day will be clear with temperatures between 20 and 31°C. Winds will be similar to tomorrow, up to 25 km/h and gusting up to 41 km/h. Waves will be up to 0.4m from the west-northwest. UV remains very high at 8.