Beach Weather in Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Portugal

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Beach Weather Today in Praia da Rocha

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 5.5mm of moderate rain. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 47%.

The winds will be on shore and strong at 34kmh from the South West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Praia da Rocha faces South-Southwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:17 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 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.5mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 27%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 15° 15° 15° 18° 17° 17° 16°
15% 16% 9% 16% 33% 89% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.9mm 2.6mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 13° 12° 15° 16° 14° 12°
90% 73% 4% 5% 3% 4% 4% 4%
0.2mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 14° 15° 13° 13°
3% 3% 1% 27% 28% 29% 50% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 14° 14° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13°
100% 57% 100% 73% 100% 100% 72% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 2.3mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 1.9mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 11° 11° 15° 17° 15° 13°
71% 100% 18% 16% 30% 34% 7% 8%
0.2mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 17° 19° 16° 14°
26% 42% 34% 25% 11% 5% 6% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 14° 17° 18° 15° 14°
6% 7% 7% 5% 5% 9% 70% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
11
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
17.7s 17.5s 17.3s 16.6s 16.1s 15.9s 15.8s 15.6s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.7m
0.6m
14.6s 14.3s 14.1s 13.4s 13.0s 12.9s 12.8s 12.6s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
12.7s 13.1s 13.3s 13.3s 13.1s 12.9s 12.8s 12.7s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
21
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
36
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
36
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
1.0m
1.2m
1.4m
0.9m
2.0m
12.5s 12.7s 14.0s 12.9s 12.2s 12.2s 10.3s 17.2s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
29
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
30
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
2.1m
2.0m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
18.9s 19.0s 18.1s 17.6s 17.4s 17.1s 16.2s 16.0s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
16.0s 15.7s 14.9s 14.6s 14.3s 13.8s 13.1s 12.9s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
12.8s 12.6s 14.1s 13.4s 12.7s 12.8s 13.2s 13.8s
Tue 9th December
5:09 AM 11:33 AM 5:45 PM 11:41 PM
3.38 0.86 2.97 1.11
Wed 10th December
6:04 AM 12:32 PM 6:44 PM
3.20 1.03 2.81
Thu 11th December
12:40 AM 7:05 AM 1:36 PM 7:49 PM
1.26 3.03 1.18 2.70
Fri 12th December
1:47 AM 8:11 AM 2:41 PM 8:57 PM
1.38 2.89 1.27 2.66
Sat 13th December
2:59 AM 9:18 AM 3:44 PM 10:00 PM
1.43 2.81 1.31 2.69
Sun 14th December
4:05 AM 10:20 AM 4:38 PM 10:54 PM
1.42 2.78 1.31 2.77
Mon 15th December
5:02 AM 11:14 AM 5:24 PM 11:41 PM
1.35 2.80 1.27 2.86
Tue 9th December
18°
5.5mm
22kmh S
47%
Wed 10th December
16°
0.7mm
16kmh NNW
23%
Thu 11th December
15°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
30%
Fri 12th December
14°
6.5mm
20kmh SSE
87%
Sat 13th December
17°
0.5mm
27kmh NNE
35%
Sun 14th December
19°
0.0mm
15kmh NE
19%
Mon 15th December
18°
0.0mm
8kmh WNW
25%
Tue 16th December
14°
0.4mm
32kmh NNW
54%
Wed 17th December
16°
0.0mm
23kmh NNE
6%
Thu 18th December
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NNE
30%
Fri 19th December
16°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
27%
Sat 20th December
15°
2.8mm
16kmh SSW
68%
Sun 21st December
16°
0.0mm
17kmh ESE
26%
Mon 22nd December
15°
0.0mm
26kmh NE
11%

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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 35%.

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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