Praia do Martinhal, Portugal

Family-friendly bay, Restaurante Agua Salgada, Martinhal Windsurf and Kite Centre, Shallow waters and excellent windsurfing conditions.

Live AI Coastal Briefing

It will be overcast all morning, then partly cloudy this afternoon. Temperatures rise steadily from 20°C at dawn to 24°C by mid-afternoon. Winds remain light until late morning, then pick up to 15 km/h, gusting 27, by early afternoon. They strengthen further to 18 km/h, gusting 31, by late afternoon. Evening temperatures drop to 21°C, with winds easing slightly to 16 km/h, gusting 30. Sea breezes come from the northwest all day.



The ocean is calm, with waves around 0.8m, suitable for swimming and snorkelling. Water temperature is 17.9°C, so a spring suit is recommended. Conditions are good for surfing, with waves knee to waist high. Visibility underwater is unclear. There is no rip current information available. Tides run from low at 03:00 to high at 09:00, then back to low at 15:00, before rising again to high at 21:00.



Morning winds are light, ideal for cycling and running. Surfing and snorkelling are best before noon. Winds increase during the day, making afternoon conditions better for kite sports. Peak UV is 8, so avoid direct sun between 11am and 3pm. Wear protective clothing, use sunscreen, and stay hydrated throughout the day.



Wednesday will see similar temperatures, peaking at 23°C. Winds will be stronger, reaching 26 km/h, gusting 46. Waves will build to 1.3m from the northwest. Thursday will be cooler, with highs of 22°C. Expect even stronger winds, up to 30 km/h, gusting 54, and larger waves up to 1.8m from the northwest. Both days will have very high UV levels.