Beach Weather in Praia da Rocha, Portimao, 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
21°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
17°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 15° 18° 20° 18° 16°
6% 11% 10% 7% 1% 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° 15° 15° 16° 19° 19° 17° 16°
3% 0% 3% 100% 99% 100% 100% 15%
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
16° 17° 16° 17° 19° 20° 17° 16°
31% 31% 60% 67% 37% 12% 18% 46%
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
16° 15° 15° 15° 17° 17° 15° 13°
66% 9% 53% 83% 70% 72% 99% 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°
Thu 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 10° 13° 15° 13° 12°
3% 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° 10° 11° 13° 15° 14° 12°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 22% 77% 90%
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
11° 11° 10° 10° 13° 15° 13° 11°
62% 78% 97% 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
12:08 AM 6:17 AM 12:25 PM 6:35 PM
2.90 1.30 2.90 1.10
Mon 11th December
12:48 AM 6:58 AM 1:07 PM 7:14 PM
3.00 1.10 3.00 1.00
Tue 12th December
1:27 AM 7:38 AM 1:48 PM 7:53 PM
3.20 0.90 3.10 0.90
Wed 13th December
2:06 AM 8:19 AM 2:30 PM 8:33 PM
3.30 0.80 3.10 0.90
Thu 14th December
2:47 AM 9:01 AM 3:13 PM 9:15 PM
3.30 0.80 3.10 0.90
Fri 15th December
3:30 AM 9:46 AM 3:59 PM 10:00 PM
3.30 0.80 3.10 1.00
Sat 16th December
4:16 AM 10:34 AM 4:48 PM 10:48 PM
3.30 0.90 3.00 1.10
Sun 10th December
20°
0.0mm
2kmh ENE
5%
Mon 11th December
19°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
52%
Tue 12th December
20°
0.0mm
9kmh W
37%
Wed 13th December
17°
0.0mm
13kmh NNW
56%
Thu 14th December
15°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
1%
Fri 15th December
16°
0.0mm
22kmh ENE
23%
Sat 16th December
16°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
33%
Sun 17th December
15°
0.0mm
23kmh ENE
1%
Mon 18th December
15°
0.0mm
31kmh ENE
39%
Tue 19th December
16°
0.4mm
17kmh NE
53%
Wed 20th December
15°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
8%
Thu 21st December
14°
0.0mm
16kmh NNE
0%
Fri 22nd December
14°
0.0mm
20kmh NNE
0%
Sat 23rd December
12°
0.0mm
13kmh NE
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 22%.

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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