Beach Weather in Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Portugal

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16°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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18°
 
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21°
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Beach Weather Today in Praia da Rocha

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 26kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate 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 05:22 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 0%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 18° 15° 12°
0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 10° 15° 17° 15° 13°
0% 0% 0% 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°
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 11° 14° 15° 13° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 49% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 14° 16° 13° 12°
0% 0% 40% 15% 21% 100% 21% 15%
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 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 12° 15° 16° 14° 12°
35% 43% 100% 44% 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 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 14° 15° 13° 11°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 3% 4%
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 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 10° 11° 14° 15° 13° 13°
4% 3% 9% 10% 14% 14% 18% 54%
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 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.7m
0.9m
6.7s 6.1s 6.0s 6.7s 6.7s 6.6s 6.3s 11.8s
Mon 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
28
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.4m
0.3m
1.1m
1.4m
11.2s 11.0s 10.9s 14.8s 14.6s 13.4s 13.1s 12.9s
Tue 24th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
31
kmh
36
kmh
34
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.7m
1.6m
1.3m
1.2m
1.5m
12.3s 12.2s 12.0s 15.7s 15.5s 14.3s 14.1s 6.8s
Wed 25th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
1.1m
1.0m
6.9s 6.9s 7.0s 7.1s 6.9s 6.7s 6.5s 6.4s
Thu 26th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
27
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
6.5s 6.7s 6.9s 7.1s 7.2s 7.2s 7.3s 7.5s
Fri 27th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
7.5s 7.4s 7.3s 7.3s 7.1s 6.9s 6.8s 6.7s
Sat 28th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
6.6s 6.6s 6.6s 6.5s 6.3s 6.2s 6.0s 5.9s
Sun 22nd December
12:40 AM 7:02 AM 1:32 PM 7:38 PM
1.70 2.70 1.60 2.50
Mon 23rd December
1:44 AM 7:57 AM 2:37 PM 8:37 PM
1.80 2.60 1.70 2.40
Tue 24th December
2:55 AM 8:59 AM 3:39 PM 9:42 PM
1.80 2.50 1.70 2.40
Wed 25th December
4:02 AM 10:04 AM 4:34 PM 10:43 PM
1.80 2.50 1.60 2.50
Thu 26th December
4:59 AM 11:06 AM 5:22 PM 11:37 PM
1.70 2.60 1.50 2.70
Fri 27th December
5:48 AM 12:00 PM 6:05 PM
1.50 2.70 1.40
Sat 28th December
12:23 AM 6:32 AM 12:46 PM 6:45 PM
2.80 1.40 2.80 1.30
Sun 22nd December
18°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
0%
Mon 23rd December
17°
0.0mm
23kmh NNE
0%
Tue 24th December
15°
0.0mm
26kmh E
9%
Wed 25th December
16°
0.0mm
5kmh E
26%
Thu 26th December
16°
0.0mm
11kmh NE
27%
Fri 27th December
15°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
1%
Sat 28th December
15°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
15%
Sun 29th December
16°
0.0mm
12kmh E
13%
Mon 30th December
15°
0.0mm
10kmh E
0%
Tue 31st December
15°
0.0mm
9kmh E
0%
Wed 1st January
15°
0.0mm
4kmh ESE
58%
Thu 2nd January
17°
0.0mm
21kmh SSW
43%
Fri 3rd January
19°
0.0mm
28kmh SW
34%
Sat 4th January
19°
0.0mm
14kmh S
38%

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 18° 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 19%.

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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