Beach Weather in Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Portugal

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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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will have 4.8mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 67%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 28kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Praia da Rocha faces South-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:01 PM. The skies should be fairly 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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant 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 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 4.8mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 53%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 20° 21° 22° 20° 19°
80% 84% 75% 89% 74% 91% 45% 3%
0.5mm 1.2mm 2.1mm 0.3mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 19° 21° 22° 20° 18°
14% 88% 6% 24% 89% 6% 3% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 19° 22° 23° 20° 18°
41% 25% 33% 33% 46% 85% 12% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 20° 21° 21° 19° 19°
18% 73% 71% 88% 66% 60% 94% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 0.9mm 0.5mm 0.5mm 0.5mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 19° 20° 21° 21° 19° 18°
100% 100% 88% 63% 72% 79% 9% 86%
0.7mm 0.9mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 17th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 18° 19° 19° 18° 17°
5% 77% 77% 37% 60% 86% 64% 77%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 18th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 17° 19° 19° 17° 16°
78% 46% 68% 85% 54% 71% 67% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 12th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
8.0s 8.8s 9.7s 11.7s 11.1s 11.2s 11.1s 11.0s
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.7m
11.3s 11.1s 10.8s 10.5s 9.8s 9.6s 9.1s 8.9s
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
8.8s 8.5s 8.3s 8.1s 8.0s 7.7s 7.5s 7.4s
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
30
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
35
kmh
48
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
1.1m
5.6s 5.5s 6.8s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 11.2s 6.2s
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
50
kmh
45
kmh
22
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
22
kmh
1.4m
1.7m
1.5m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
11.0s 10.8s 13.3s 9.3s 9.3s 9.0s 8.3s 10.6s
Thu 17th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
25
kmh
0.5m
0.9m
1.2m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
9.7s 17.2s 15.9s 7.7s 14.6s 14.3s 14.1s 13.7s
Fri 18th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
16
kmh
0.4m
0.1m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
0.7m
13.4s 13.1s 12.9s 12.6s 12.2s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s
Sat 12th October
4:16 AM 10:25 AM 5:12 PM 11:21 PM
1.80 2.50 1.50 2.50
Sun 13th October
5:36 AM 11:41 AM 6:16 PM
1.60 2.80 1.30
Mon 14th October
12:22 AM 6:34 AM 12:38 PM 7:05 PM
2.80 1.30 3.10 0.90
Tue 15th October
1:11 AM 7:22 AM 1:27 PM 7:50 PM
3.10 1.00 3.40 0.70
Wed 16th October
1:54 AM 8:06 AM 2:11 PM 8:31 PM
3.40 0.70 3.60 0.50
Thu 17th October
2:36 AM 8:48 AM 2:54 PM 9:12 PM
3.60 0.50 3.70 0.40
Fri 18th October
3:17 AM 9:30 AM 3:37 PM 9:51 PM
3.70 0.40 3.70 0.50
Sat 12th October
22°
4.8mm
19kmh SW
67%
Sun 13th October
22°
0.1mm
24kmh SE
38%
Mon 14th October
23°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
38%
Tue 15th October
22°
3.4mm
27kmh S
71%
Wed 16th October
22°
2.0mm
15kmh W
74%
Thu 17th October
20°
1.1mm
23kmh WNW
60%
Fri 18th October
20°
0.0mm
23kmh NW
64%
Sat 19th October
21°
0.0mm
19kmh WNW
74%
Sun 20th October
22°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
57%
Mon 21st October
23°
0.0mm
10kmh N
43%
Tue 22nd October
23°
0.0mm
11kmh N
9%
Wed 23rd October
23°
0.0mm
11kmh E
3%
Thu 24th October
22°
0.0mm
13kmh E
7%
Fri 25th October
20°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
45%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant 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 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

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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