Beach Weather in Praia da Rocha, Portimao, Portugal

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21°
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Beach Weather Today in Praia da Rocha

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° 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 be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the South East. 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 05:17 PM. The skies should be very 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 14° which is too cold 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 1 day of light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 6.2mm of rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 25%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 13° 17° 17° 15° 14°
6% 9% 10% 12% 15% 9% 7% 7%
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
14° 14° 15° 15° 18° 18° 16° 16°
20% 22% 27% 54% 21% 98% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 1.3mm
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
16° 15° 14° 13° 15° 17° 14° 13°
100% 100% 20% 8% 3% 4% 13% 0%
1.0mm 0.2mm 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° 13° 14° 13° 13°
0% 2% 0% 8% 27% 16% 46% 74%
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° 13° 14° 14° 15° 13° 12°
62% 72% 100% 100% 88% 75% 38% 46%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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
11° 11° 11° 11° 13° 15° 12° 10°
31% 10% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 26%
0.0mm 0.0mm 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
10° 13° 14° 13° 12°
14% 11% 10% 8% 48% 89% 90% 76%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 4.1mm 2.1mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.3m
0.7m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.3s 19.7s 19.2s 18.0s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
41
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.8m
17.6s 17.5s 17.3s 16.6s 16.2s 16.0s 15.9s 15.5s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
19
kmh
1.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.5m
14.2s 14.5s 14.2s 13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 12.6s 12.4s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
12.3s 12.4s 12.5s 12.5s 12.6s 12.7s 12.5s 12.4s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
31
kmh
40
kmh
41
kmh
29
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
1.1m
1.2m
0.2m
1.2m
1.4m
12.3s 12.3s 12.9s 12.2s 11.9s 11.9s 10.9s 10.8s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
25
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
23
kmh
16
kmh
1.1m
1.4m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
16.7s 18.7s 17.6s 17.4s 17.2s 16.2s 15.9s 15.7s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
27
kmh
53
kmh
42
kmh
39
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
15.1s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.1s 13.5s 13.5s 13.5s
Mon 8th December
4:16 AM 10:37 AM 4:50 PM 10:47 PM
3.52 0.68 3.15 0.94
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 8th December
18°
0.0mm
18kmh SSE
9%
Tue 9th December
18°
1.7mm
23kmh S
55%
Wed 10th December
17°
1.2mm
24kmh NNW
31%
Thu 11th December
14°
0.0mm
2kmh WNW
21%
Fri 12th December
15°
1.6mm
24kmh NNW
72%
Sat 13th December
15°
0.0mm
26kmh ESE
8%
Sun 14th December
15°
6.2mm
14kmh WSW
43%
Mon 15th December
14°
0.0mm
27kmh ESE
28%
Tue 16th December
13°
0.6mm
5kmh SE
68%
Wed 17th December
15°
0.1mm
18kmh NNW
44%
Thu 18th December
18°
0.8mm
24kmh SW
90%
Fri 19th December
16°
0.1mm
13kmh N
42%
Sat 20th December
15°
0.0mm
22kmh WSW
44%
Sun 21st December
16°
0.0mm
26kmh N
7%

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 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 40%.

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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