Salema, Portugal

A traditional, working fishing village, Restaurante Boia Bar Salema, Colorful boats on the sand, Salema Diving Centre, a peaceful, authentic Algarve experience.

Live AI Coastal Briefing

It will be mostly cloudy all day, with temperatures rising to 30°C by afternoon. Morning starts at 20°C feeling like 24°C, with light winds from the northwest gusting 9 km/h. Waves are 0.7m at 7 seconds from the west-northwest. By late morning, it will feel like 26°C with winds picking up to 12 km/h gusting 23. Waves hold steady at 0.6m. Afternoon peaks at 28°C feeling like 26°C, with stronger winds from the northwest gusting 33 km/h. Waves shorten slightly to 6 seconds. Evening cools to 26°C feeling like 23°C, with winds from the north-northwest gusting 38 km/h. Waves remain at 0.7m.



The ocean has knee to waist-high waves, suitable for fun conditions. Swimming is possible but expect some chop. Water temperature is 17.1°C. A spring suit is recommended for comfort. Snorkelers should expect reduced visibility due to wave action. Divers should check local advice before entering the water.



Wind speeds increase throughout the day, peaking in the afternoon. Morning offers calmest conditions for cycling and running, with winds around 5 km/h. Surfing and snorkeling are best before noon, with waves at 0.7m and winds under 12 km/h. Kite sports may be possible in the afternoon with stronger winds, but beginners should wait until evening when winds gust over 30 km/h. Avoid direct sunlight between 11am and 3pm due to very high UV levels.



Wednesday will see similar conditions, with temperatures between 20 and 25°C and winds up to 28 km/h gusting 52. Waves build to 1.0m from the west-northwest. Thursday brings cooler temperatures, ranging from 19 to 24°C, with stronger winds up to 31 km/h gusting 58. Waves increase further to 1.3m from the northwest. Both days maintain very high UV levels.