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Beach Weather Today in Praia da Rocha

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 39%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 43kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Praia da Rocha faces South-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:43 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% 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 Rocha

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of moderate rain with an average of 6.4mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 8.9mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
0% 0% 0% 36% 21% 100% 75% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 15°
92% 100% 100% 80% 88% 86% 76% 61%
0.3mm 1.4mm 1.9mm 0.4mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.6mm 0.7mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 14° 13° 12° 12° 12°
81% 100% 100% 100% 100% 87% 100% 90%
0.6mm 2.6mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 2.0mm 2.8mm 0.3mm 1.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 16° 14° 14°
100% 100% 87% 75% 78% 78% 63% 100%
2.3mm 1.9mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.2mm 0.9mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
55% 100% 50% 51% 79% 72% 74% 87%
0.6mm 0.7mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.4mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 14° 16° 15° 13°
100% 57% 100% 100% 100% 62% 59% 49%
0.8mm 1.5mm 2.2mm 3.1mm 1.0mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 13° 13° 16° 15° 13°
55% 74% 66% 100% 91% 70% 53% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.6mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Tue 17th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
36
kmh
43
kmh
41
kmh
35
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.8m
1.6m
1.1m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
7.0s 16.5s 15.8s 15.2s 14.5s 14.2s 7.1s 6.7s
Wed 18th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
25
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
35
kmh
40
kmh
39
kmh
32
kmh
1.6m
1.3m
0.9m
1.0m
1.4m
1.6m
1.4m
1.5m
13.2s 12.9s 15.2s 15.2s 15.5s 15.1s 14.6s 14.6s
Thu 19th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
41
kmh
61
kmh
47
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
22
kmh
2.3m
1.8m
1.5m
1.6m
1.3m
1.2m
0.9m
1.2m
14.7s 14.7s 14.6s 14.4s 14.0s 13.8s 8.6s 8.5s
Fri 20th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
46
kmh
50
kmh
42
kmh
33
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
36
kmh
32
kmh
1.5m
2.6m
1.0m
1.8m
0.9m
0.8m
0.5m
0.5m
8.4s 8.2s 6.1s 12.9s 11.0s 10.6s 10.1s 9.6s
Sat 21st March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
36
kmh
35
kmh
34
kmh
29
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.7m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
1.1m
1.4m
9.4s 9.0s 8.8s 8.5s 8.3s 8.3s 8.6s 8.8s
Sun 22nd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
21
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
21
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
6
kmh
1.7m
1.3m
1.2m
1.6m
1.2m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
9.1s 9.5s 9.8s 9.7s 9.6s 9.5s 9.2s 9.0s
Mon 23rd March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
1.1m
8.8s 8.6s 8.4s 8.3s 8.1s 7.9s 7.8s 7.7s
Tue 17th March
1:08 AM 7:20 AM 1:30 PM 7:27 PM
3.31 0.76 3.22 0.78
Wed 18th March
1:41 AM 7:52 AM 2:02 PM 8:02 PM
3.50 0.58 3.40 0.62
Thu 19th March
2:14 AM 8:25 AM 2:36 PM 8:37 PM
3.63 0.46 3.52 0.52
Fri 20th March
2:49 AM 8:59 AM 3:11 PM 9:14 PM
3.69 0.41 3.57 0.49
Sat 21st March
3:26 AM 9:35 AM 3:47 PM 9:52 PM
3.66 0.47 3.54 0.54
Sun 22nd March
4:06 AM 10:13 AM 4:27 PM 10:34 PM
3.53 0.62 3.43 0.68
Mon 23rd March
4:50 AM 10:55 AM 5:11 PM 11:23 PM
3.32 0.84 3.25 0.88
Tue 17th March
17°
0.3mm
32kmh SE
39%
Wed 18th March
16°
6.5mm
31kmh S
85%
Thu 19th March
14°
9.4mm
26kmh S
94%
Fri 20th March
16°
7.0mm
24kmh SSE
85%
Sat 21st March
16°
3.8mm
27kmh S
71%
Sun 22nd March
16°
8.9mm
17kmh S
78%
Mon 23rd March
16°
0.8mm
13kmh N
67%
Tue 24th March
14°
0.0mm
32kmh NNW
16%
Wed 25th March
15°
0.1mm
19kmh N
31%
Thu 26th March
17°
1.2mm
2kmh WNW
44%
Fri 27th March
16°
1.2mm
5kmh SW
54%
Sat 28th March
16°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
60%
Sun 29th March
15°
0.0mm
7kmh ESE
12%
Mon 30th March
17°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
10%

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 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 10 days of light rain with an average of 3.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal

Praia da Rocha, located in Portimão, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal, is a stunning beach destination that offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean along with a myriad of activities to enjoy. With its golden sand and turquoise waters, Praia da Rocha is an ideal location for a memorable beach holiday.

Beach Type

Praia da Rocha boasts golden yellow sand that stretches along the coastline, offering plenty of space for sunbathing and relaxation. The beach is surrounded by impressive cliffs and rock formations which create a dramatic backdrop for your holiday. The presence of rocks also makes this beach an excellent spot for snorkeling and diving as they provide a habitat for various marine species.

Beach Activities

There are several activities you can engage in while at Praia da Rocha:

  1. Swimming and sunbathing: The calm waters of Praia da Rocha make it perfect for swimming and enjoying the warm sunshine on the sand.
  2. Snorkeling and diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas around the beach provide an interesting underwater landscape that attracts various fish species making it perfect for snorkeling and diving.
  3. Water sports: The beach offers various water sports such as jet skiing, paddle boarding, and banana boat rides.
  4. Boat tours: Explore nearby caves and hidden beaches by taking a boat tour along the coastline.
  5. Fishing: Try your hand at fishing from the rocks or join a fishing excursion to catch some local fish species.

Accommodations

There are numerous accommodations available near Praia da Rocha including hotels, resorts, and vacation rentals. Some popular options include:

  1. Tivoli Marina Portimão
  2. Hotel Algarve Casino
  3. Jupiter Algarve Hotel
  4. Pestana Blue Alvor All Inclusive & Beach Resort

Areas to Stay In

When considering where to stay during your visit to Praia da Rocha, there are a few areas to consider:

  1. Praia da Rocha area: Staying directly in the Praia da Rocha area puts you closest to the beach and its surrounding restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
  2. Portimão city center: For a more urban experience, consider staying in the city center of Portimão which is just a short distance from the beach and offers a wide variety of accommodations and dining options.
  3. Alvor: For a quieter and more tranquil experience, consider staying in the nearby village of Alvor which boasts beautiful beaches and charming streets filled with shops and restaurants.

Beach Amenities

Praia da Rocha offers various amenities that cater to the needs of visitors including:

  1. Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  2. Sun loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  3. Shower facilities
  4. Restrooms
  5. Beach bars and restaurants nearby

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