Sao Rafael, Portugal

Spectacular beach framed by heavily eroded, fiery-orange limestone stacks, Albufeira Kayak, hidden grottos, Restaurante Cabana Beach.

Live AI Coastal Briefing

The day starts at 20°C, feeling 20°C, with light winds from the north-northeast gusting 8 km/h. Morning waves are 0.5m from the southeast, arriving every seven seconds. Temperatures rise steadily through the morning, reaching 28°C by 11am, feeling 28°C, with winds increasing to 9 km/h from the southeast, gusting 17 km/h. Waves build slightly to 0.6m from the southeast, arriving every eight seconds. The afternoon brings the day's highest temperatures, peaking at 31°C, feeling 29°C, with winds reaching 15 km/h from the south-southeast, gusting 26 km/h. Waves maintain a consistent height of 0.6m from the southeast, arriving every eight seconds. In the evening, temperatures remain high at 29°C, feeling 28°C, with winds easing to 9 km/h from the south-southeast, gusting 21 km/h. Waves increase marginally to 0.7m from the southeast, arriving every seven seconds. Nightfall sees temperatures cooling to 27°C, feeling 28°C, with winds dropping to 3 km/h from the west, gusting 6 km/h. Waves ease back to 0.6m from the southeast, arriving every seven seconds.



The sea is calm with waves up to 0.7m throughout the day. Swimming conditions are excellent. Water temperature is 18.9°C. A spring suit will keep swimmers warm. Snorkelers should expect good visibility in clear Atlantic waters. Divers should plan accordingly for cooler water temperatures. The tide will be incoming until early afternoon, turning outgoing thereafter. The current will run strongest around midday.



Wind speeds remain below 15 km/h until mid-afternoon, ideal for cycling and running. Morning and evening offer the best conditions for these activities. Winds pick up to 15 km/h in the afternoon, suitable for surfing and snorkeling. Kite sports may find conditions challenging due to the light winds. High UV levels require SPF 50 sunscreen. Peak UV is 6. Air quality is good. Surf conditions are suitable for beginners or longboarders, with waves up to 0.7m. Anglers should expect calm seas with minimal currents in the morning, shifting to stronger outgoing currents in the afternoon.



Thursday will be mostly clear with temperatures ranging from 18 to 33°C. Winds will be up to 12 km/h, gusting 22 km/h. Waves will reach up to 0.8m from the southeast. Friday will be partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from 21 to 37°C. Winds will increase to up to 19 km/h, gusting 33 km/h. Waves will be up to 0.7m from the south-southeast. Both days will have high UV levels requiring SPF 50 sunscreen. The tide will turn incoming again on Thursday morning.