Prainha

Estômbar e Parchal, Algarve, Portugal

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Today's Coastal Conditions

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

Today will be partly cloudy. Morning temperatures start at 20°C, feeling similar due to light winds from the north-northeast gusting 7 km/h. Waves remain small at 0.4 metres, arriving every six seconds from the southeast. By late morning, temperatures reach 27°C, with winds picking up slightly from the east-southeast gusting 16 km/h. Sea conditions stay calm with waves holding steady. Afternoon temperatures peak at 28°C, with winds increasing further from the southeast gusting 26 km/h. Evening temperatures drop to 27°C, with winds easing slightly but still gusting 22 km/h. Nightfall sees temperatures at 25°C, feeling like 27°C, with minimal wind from the west gusting 5 km/h. Waves increase marginally to 0.5 metres throughout the afternoon and evening.

The sea is calm with waves up to 0.5 metres, suitable for all swimmers. Water temperature is 18.5°C. A spring suit is recommended for comfort. Visibility underwater is good. Swell direction is consistent from the southeast. Tides are moderate. Be aware of occasional stronger rip currents. Avoid swimming alone or after dark.

Wind conditions are favourable for various activities. Early morning offers light winds ideal for cycling and running. Surfing and snorkeling conditions are excellent with small waves. As the day progresses, increasing winds from the southeast may affect cycling and running routes exposed to the wind. Kite sports may become feasible in the afternoon as winds pick up to 14 km/h gusting 26 km/h. Evening sees a reduction in wind speed, suitable again for cycling and running.

Tomorrow will be mostly clear with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 32°C. Winds will be up to 13 km/h gusting 24 km/h. There will be no rain. UV levels remain high. Waves will be up to 0.6 metres from the southeast. Friday brings partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 20°C and 36°C. Winds will increase significantly up to 22 km/h gusting 40 km/h. Again, there will be no rain. UV levels stay high. Waves will be up to 0.5 metres from the southeast.

Updated 23 Sept, 06:02

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3-Day Forecast

Nearest official forecast area: Portimão
Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
Skyclear skyclear skypartly cloudy
Windweak Sweak Nmoderate N
Max temp28°31°36°
Min temp18°18°20°
Rain0%0%0%
Source: IPMA.

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Lifeguard× No lifeguard
Bathing-water quality2020Excellent
Blue FlagAwarded 2026✓ Yes
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