Beach Weather in Praia da Luz, Lagos, 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
20°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
18°
 
Sea
17°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Fri 1st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 13° 14° 14° 16° 16° 14° 15°
100% 100% 81% 44% 76% 56% 82% 100%
3.5mm 4.8mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 12° 13° 13° 15° 16° 14° 12°
18% 80% 81% 74% 25% 7% 6% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 15° 15°
6% 27% 28% 72% 81% 98% 92% 94%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 16° 14°
72% 100% 100% 100% 88% 16% 12% 25%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 12° 15° 16° 15° 13°
100% 100% 5% 9% 32% 100% 58% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 12° 13° 15° 16° 16° 16°
0% 22% 13% 7% 24% 22% 26% 55%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 18° 19° 18° 17°
49% 66% 40% 27% 42% 54% 71% 49%
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 1st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
1.2m
0.9m
0.6m
0.7m
1.0m
0.6m
1.2m
1.1m
8.1s 8.5s 8.4s 8.2s 8.2s 7.9s 7.7s 10.1s
Sat 2nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
1.2m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
10.1s 10.4s 9.7s 9.8s 11.1s 6.1s 10.5s 9.8s
Sun 3rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
6.3s 6.4s 6.0s 5.9s 5.8s 5.7s 5.8s 13.1s
Mon 4th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
31
kmh
34
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.4m
0.7m
0.3m
0.2m
5.7s 11.0s 12.1s 12.3s 5.8s 6.8s 13.1s 12.8s
Tue 5th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
17
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
1.0m
0.9m
12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 11.7s 11.1s 10.9s 10.7s 10.4s
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
10.1s 10.0s 9.9s 9.8s 9.6s 9.4s 13.8s 13.2s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
12.2s 12.0s 11.6s 16.3s 15.4s 14.3s 13.3s 12.9s
Fri 1st December
4:13 AM 10:18 AM 4:42 PM 10:24 PM
3.10 1.00 2.70 1.20
Sat 2nd December
4:56 AM 11:02 AM 5:28 PM 11:08 PM
2.90 1.20 2.60 1.40
Sun 3rd December
5:43 AM 11:53 AM 6:19 PM
2.80 1.40 2.40
Mon 4th December
12:01 AM 6:36 AM 12:56 PM 7:16 PM
1.50 2.60 1.50 2.40
Tue 5th December
1:09 AM 7:35 AM 2:12 PM 8:21 PM
1.70 2.50 1.50 2.30
Wed 6th December
2:29 AM 8:40 AM 3:20 PM 9:25 PM
1.70 2.50 1.50 2.40
Thu 7th December
3:38 AM 9:44 AM 4:15 PM 10:24 PM
1.60 2.60 1.40 2.50
Fri 1st December
16°
8.4mm
25kmh NW
79%
Sat 2nd December
16°
0.0mm
9kmh NW
36%
Sun 3rd December
16°
0.2mm
19kmh ESE
62%
Mon 4th December
18°
1.5mm
18kmh NW
64%
Tue 5th December
17°
0.0mm
11kmh NE
55%
Wed 6th December
16°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
21%
Thu 7th December
19°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
49%
Fri 8th December
19°
0.3mm
29kmh NW
51%
Sat 9th December
17°
0.0mm
16kmh NNW
25%
Sun 10th December
18°
0.0mm
4kmh SW
17%
Mon 11th December
18°
0.0mm
7kmh W
46%
Tue 12th December
17°
0.0mm
10kmh WSW
21%
Wed 13th December
17°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
36%
Thu 14th December
17°
0.0mm
27kmh NW
82%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 4 days of light rain with an average of 2.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 46%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Praia da Luz don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Praia da Luz, Lagos, Faro District, Algarve, Portugal

Praia da Luz, also known as Luz, is a beautiful beach located in the Algarve region of Portugal. Situated in the Faro District, it is a part of Lagos, a popular destination for travelers seeking sun, sand, and relaxation. This picturesque coastal village offers visitors a chance to unwind and enjoy the stunning natural surroundings while participating in various beach activities.

Beach Type

Praia da Luz features golden-yellow sand that contrasts beautifully with the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The beach expands along a wide stretch of coast, offering plenty of space for visitors to lay out their towels and soak up the sun. While most parts of the beach have soft sand, there are also some rocky areas near the shoreline. These sections provide an interesting landscape for snorkeling and exploring marine life since fish tend to congregate around rocks and reefs.

Beach Activities

Popular beach activities at Praia da Luz include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters at Praia da Luz make it an excellent spot for swimming. Lifeguards are usually on duty during peak seasons, ensuring that swimmers are safe while enjoying the refreshing ocean.

  2. Snorkeling: As mentioned above, the rocky areas near the shoreline offer opportunities for snorkeling and observing marine life.

  3. Stand-Up Paddleboarding (SUP): The calm waters also make Praia da Luz an ideal place to try stand-up paddleboarding. Rentals and lessons are available from local businesses.

  4. Beach Volleyball: With its wide expanse of sand, Praia da Luz provides ample space for playing beach volleyball – a popular activity among both locals and tourists.

  5. Sunbathing: Of course, no trip to Praia da Luz would be complete without spending some time relaxing on its golden sands while soaking up the warm Portuguese sun.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options available near Praia da Luz, ranging from luxury beachfront resorts to charming guesthouses. Some popular options include:

  • Baía da Luz Resort: This 4-star resort features apartments with balconies, pools, and a restaurant within walking distance of the beach.
  • Belo Horizonte: A small guesthouse offering stunning sea views and easy access to the beach.
  • Hotel Belavista da Luz: A 4-star hotel with sea views, two outdoor pools, and a tennis court.

Areas to Stay In

  • Luz Town Center: The town center of Praia da Luz offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars. Staying in this area allows for easy access to both the beach and other amenities.
  • Montinhos da Luz: This residential area is located on a hillside overlooking Praia da Luz. It provides a quieter atmosphere while still being within walking distance of the beach and town center.

Beach Amenities

Praia da Luz offers visitors several amenities for an enjoyable day at the beach. These include:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak seasons
  • Sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent
  • Beach bars and restaurants nearby
  • Public restrooms
  • Parking facilities close to the beach

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