Beach Weather in Praia da Luz, Lagos, Portugal

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
17°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
16°
 
Sea
17°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
17°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 18° 19° 17° 16°
8% 9% 8% 7% 2% 3% 3% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 19° 19° 18° 17°
3% 2% 3% 100% 97% 100% 100% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 19° 19° 18° 17°
26% 34% 51% 63% 36% 37% 69% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 15° 14°
59% 10% 61% 90% 38% 74% 100% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 11° 13° 15° 14° 12°
4% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 14° 16° 14° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 66% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 11° 14° 16° 14° 12°
54% 77% 100% 33% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
12.1s 12.1s 12.4s 14.9s 14.4s 15.3s 15.5s 14.6s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
14.5s 14.0s 13.3s 13.4s 15.5s 14.7s 14.4s 14.2s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.1m
14.3s 15.3s 15.6s 15.0s 14.5s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.6m
0.6m
0.2m
0.2m
13.8s 13.4s 13.3s 13.1s 12.9s 12.8s 12.3s 12.1s
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.6m
1.5m
1.5m
12.0s 11.9s 11.7s 11.4s 11.2s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s
Fri 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
1.4m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
10.7s 9.6s 10.0s 9.9s 6.3s 6.2s 9.2s 9.2s
Sat 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
29
kmh
27
kmh
39
kmh
33
kmh
26
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.4m
1.3m
1.3m
6.1s 5.6s 6.0s 6.3s 14.8s 14.5s 14.4s 14.0s
Sun 10th December
6:01 AM 12:13 PM 6:19 PM
1.10 2.90 0.90
Mon 11th December
12:36 AM 6:42 AM 12:55 PM 6:58 PM
3.00 0.90 3.00 0.80
Tue 12th December
1:15 AM 7:22 AM 1:36 PM 7:37 PM
3.20 0.80 3.10 0.70
Wed 13th December
1:54 AM 8:03 AM 2:18 PM 8:17 PM
3.30 0.70 3.10 0.70
Thu 14th December
2:35 AM 8:45 AM 3:01 PM 8:59 PM
3.30 0.60 3.10 0.70
Fri 15th December
3:18 AM 9:30 AM 3:47 PM 9:44 PM
3.30 0.60 3.10 0.80
Sat 16th December
4:04 AM 10:18 AM 4:36 PM 10:32 PM
3.30 0.70 3.00 0.90
Sun 10th December
19°
0.0mm
3kmh E
5%
Mon 11th December
20°
0.0mm
13kmh SE
52%
Tue 12th December
19°
0.0mm
11kmh W
50%
Wed 13th December
17°
0.0mm
17kmh NNW
55%
Thu 14th December
16°
0.0mm
21kmh N
1%
Fri 15th December
16°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
33%
Sat 16th December
16°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
33%
Sun 17th December
15°
0.0mm
25kmh ENE
0%
Mon 18th December
15°
0.0mm
30kmh ENE
35%
Tue 19th December
17°
0.5mm
21kmh ENE
54%
Wed 20th December
16°
0.0mm
16kmh NE
6%
Thu 21st December
14°
0.0mm
11kmh NNE
0%
Fri 22nd December
15°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
0%
Sat 23rd December
12°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
0%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 23%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Praia da Luz don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Praia da Luz, Lagos, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal

Praia da Luz, also known as Luz, is a beautiful beach located in the Algarve region of Portugal. Situated in the Faro District, it is a part of Lagos, a popular destination for travelers seeking sun, sand, and relaxation. This picturesque coastal village offers visitors a chance to unwind and enjoy the stunning natural surroundings while participating in various beach activities.

Beach Type

Praia da Luz features golden-yellow sand that contrasts beautifully with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach expands along a wide stretch of coast, offering plenty of space for visitors to lay out their towels and soak up the sun. While most parts of the beach have soft sand, there are also some rocky areas near the shoreline. These sections provide an interesting landscape for snorkeling and exploring marine life since fish tend to congregate around rocks and reefs.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Praia da Luz include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters at Praia da Luz make it an excellent spot for swimming. Lifeguards are usually on duty during peak seasons, ensuring that swimmers are safe while enjoying the refreshing ocean.

  2. Snorkeling: As mentioned above, the rocky areas near the shoreline offer opportunities for snorkeling and observing marine life.

  3. Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP): The calm waters also make Praia da Luz an ideal place to try stand-up paddleboarding. Rentals and lessons are available from local businesses.

  4. Beach Volleyball: With its wide expanse of sand, Praia da Luz provides ample space for playing beach volleyball – a popular activity among both locals and tourists.

  5. Sunbathing: Of course, no trip to Praia da Luz would be complete without spending some time relaxing on its golden sands while soaking up the warm Portuguese sun.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options available near Praia da Luz, ranging from luxury beachfront resorts to charming guesthouses. Some popular options include:

  • Baía da Luz Resort: This 4-star resort features apartments with balconies, pools, and a restaurant within walking distance of the beach.
  • Belo Horizonte: A small guesthouse offering stunning sea views and easy access to the beach.
  • Hotel Belavista da Luz: A 4-star hotel with sea views, two outdoor pools, and a tennis court.

Areas to Stay In

  • Luz Town Center: The town center of Praia da Luz offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. Staying in this area allows for easy access to both the beach and other amenities.
  • Montinhos da Luz: This residential area is located on a hillside overlooking Praia da Luz. It provides a quieter atmosphere while still being within walking distance of the beach and town center.

Beach Amenities

Praia da Luz offers visitors several amenities for an enjoyable day at the beach. These include:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak seasons
  • Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  • Beach bars and restaurants nearby
  • Public restrooms
  • Parking facilities close to the beach

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