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Beach Weather Today in Praia da Luz

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 4.0mm of light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

The winds will be on shore and very strong at 42kmh from the South-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Praia da Luz faces South and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 08:31 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 85% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Praia da Luz

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.0mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.1mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 68%.

PRAIA DA LUZ - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 17° 17° 15°
86% 80% 65% 71% 60% 76% 85% 78%
0.8mm 0.7mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 0.7mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 18° 15°
73% 76% 73% 52% 86% 45% 20% 72%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 17° 18° 18° 18° 16°
76% 76% 89% 4% 71% 84% 70% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 18° 19° 18° 16°
13% 81% 11% 86% 84% 71% 14% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 17° 18° 19° 18° 16°
14% 24% 27% 16% 84% 9% 5% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
14% 52% 69% 79% 45% 28% 63% 56%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 17° 16°
74% 81% 71% 80% 83% 78% 29% 10%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
38
kmh
37
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
27
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
13.5s 13.1s 12.8s 12.6s 12.2s 12.1s 12.1s 12.1s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
1.1m
1.2m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
12.1s 12.1s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s 9.8s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
9.6s 9.4s 9.1s 8.9s 8.5s 8.3s 8.0s 7.8s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
1.4m
1.3m
7.7s 7.4s 7.3s 7.2s 7.0s 6.8s 6.7s 6.5s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
18
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
0.5m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
6.3s 6.2s 6.2s 6.2s 14.4s 14.3s 14.2s 14.1s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
28
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
1.3m
1.2m
1.4m
13.9s 13.7s 13.5s 13.4s 13.4s 13.4s 10.9s 10.5s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
1.7m
1.1m
14.4s 13.7s 13.3s 8.5s 9.7s 11.2s 11.2s 10.4s
Sat 9th May
2:03 AM 8:22 AM 2:14 PM 8:45 PM
1.43 2.46 1.56 2.67
Sun 10th May
3:19 AM 9:43 AM 3:33 PM 10:00 PM
1.42 2.48 1.54 2.72
Mon 11th May
4:29 AM 10:53 AM 4:44 PM 11:04 PM
1.32 2.62 1.43 2.85
Tue 12th May
5:26 AM 11:47 AM 5:43 PM 11:58 PM
1.15 2.81 1.25 3.02
Wed 13th May
6:15 AM 12:34 PM 6:34 PM
0.96 3.04 1.04
Thu 14th May
12:47 AM 7:00 AM 1:17 PM 7:21 PM
3.20 0.79 3.26 0.83
Fri 15th May
1:33 AM 7:43 AM 2:00 PM 8:07 PM
3.36 0.64 3.44 0.64
Sat 9th May
18°
4.0mm
32kmh SW
75%
Sun 10th May
18°
1.1mm
18kmh SW
62%
Mon 11th May
18°
0.8mm
15kmh SSW
69%
Tue 12th May
19°
0.3mm
14kmh SW
46%
Wed 13th May
19°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
24%
Thu 14th May
17°
0.0mm
24kmh NW
50%
Fri 15th May
17°
0.4mm
32kmh NNW
63%
Sat 16th May
20°
0.0mm
19kmh NNW
13%
Sun 17th May
18°
0.0mm
28kmh NNW
32%
Mon 18th May
17°
0.0mm
26kmh NW
28%
Tue 19th May
19°
0.2mm
24kmh NW
51%
Wed 20th May
19°
0.0mm
25kmh NNW
0%
Thu 21st May
19°
0.0mm
21kmh NW
18%
Fri 22nd May
21°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
12%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Praia da Luz

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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