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Beach Weather Today in Praia da Rocha

Today the maximum temperature will be 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 13° 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 overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 99%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and extremely strong at 58kmh from the West-Southwest. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The very strong onshore winds may make conditions rough for swimming.

Praia da Rocha faces South-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:02 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% 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 15° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° 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 3.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.5mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 87%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 97%
1.4mm 1.3mm 1.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 14° 14°
96% 72% 100% 100% 75% 78% 27% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 12° 13° 14° 13° 12° 11°
82% 71% 66% 77% 77% 50% 52% 81%
0.1mm 0.4mm 0.8mm 0.7mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 15° 15° 13° 12°
78% 44% 100% 100% 100% 100% 93% 63%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 4.0mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 12° 14° 16° 15° 14° 14°
87% 52% 100% 100% 82% 100% 100% 100%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 15° 16° 16° 16° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 86% 100%
0.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 1.7mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 16° 15° 15°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 59% 60%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 4th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
58
kmh
56
kmh
57
kmh
56
kmh
57
kmh
55
kmh
53
kmh
53
kmh
2.2m
2.3m
2.2m
2.3m
2.4m
2.2m
2.1m
2.1m
13.9s 13.7s 13.1s 11.3s 11.2s 11.8s 12.1s 12.1s
Thu 5th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
54
kmh
53
kmh
60
kmh
60
kmh
47
kmh
48
kmh
44
kmh
36
kmh
2.0m
2.1m
2.3m
2.4m
1.8m
1.8m
1.7m
1.3m
12.1s 12.1s 12.1s 12.0s 12.2s 12.3s 12.3s 17.0s
Fri 6th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
34
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.3m
14.3s 16.1s 15.4s 14.9s 14.9s 14.8s 14.2s 14.0s
Sat 7th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
55
kmh
54
kmh
54
kmh
36
kmh
22
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.9m
2.1m
2.3m
1.9m
1.7m
14.1s 13.9s 13.7s 13.3s 13.2s 12.6s 12.3s 12.3s
Sun 8th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
29
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
26
kmh
33
kmh
18
kmh
27
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
12.6s 12.5s 12.5s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s
Mon 9th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
30
kmh
22
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
11.2s 10.9s 10.8s 23.3s 11.2s 11.6s 18.9s 17.8s
Tue 10th February
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
17.3s 16.5s 16.2s 15.5s 15.3s 14.7s 14.5s 14.2s
Wed 4th February
3:43 AM 9:57 AM 4:05 PM 10:03 PM
3.68 0.55 3.37 0.68
Thu 5th February
4:21 AM 10:32 AM 4:42 PM 10:39 PM
3.56 0.68 3.26 0.81
Fri 6th February
4:58 AM 11:05 AM 5:18 PM 11:14 PM
3.37 0.85 3.11 0.97
Sat 7th February
5:35 AM 11:39 AM 5:55 PM 11:52 PM
3.13 1.05 2.93 1.16
Sun 8th February
6:14 AM 12:15 PM 6:36 PM
2.88 1.26 2.74
Mon 9th February
12:35 AM 7:01 AM 12:59 PM 7:29 PM
1.36 2.64 1.47 2.58
Tue 10th February
1:34 AM 8:10 AM 2:03 PM 8:52 PM
1.53 2.45 1.63 2.47
Wed 4th February
16°
4.0mm
47kmh WSW
99%
Thu 5th February
16°
1.7mm
41kmh WSW
72%
Fri 6th February
14°
3.2mm
35kmh W
69%
Sat 7th February
15°
4.8mm
45kmh WSW
84%
Sun 8th February
16°
1.5mm
21kmh WSW
90%
Mon 9th February
16°
2.6mm
27kmh W
98%
Tue 10th February
17°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
89%
Wed 11th February
17°
1.5mm
23kmh W
74%
Thu 12th February
16°
0.0mm
18kmh W
48%
Fri 13th February
16°
0.3mm
20kmh W
80%
Sat 14th February
17°
0.0mm
4kmh WSW
55%
Sun 15th February
17°
0.0mm
5kmh SSE
12%
Mon 16th February
17°
0.0mm
12kmh SSW
22%
Tue 17th February
13°
6.0mm
10kmh WNW
77%

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 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 69%.

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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