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 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 23kmh from the West-Southwest. 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 08:21 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 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 28%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 17° 18° 17° 14°
52% 75% 100% 98% 85% 0% 0% 75%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 18° 18° 18° 15°
85% 75% 73% 70% 18% 95% 20% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 16° 19° 19° 19° 15°
35% 5% 4% 33% 6% 46% 77% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 17° 20° 20° 20° 16°
47% 48% 34% 49% 50% 14% 43% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 13° 13° 16° 20° 21° 19° 17°
53% 13% 12% 9% 12% 4% 2% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 17° 19° 20° 19° 17°
11% 12% 57% 79% 71% 82% 56% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 18° 20° 18° 18° 17°
63% 80% 95% 91% 76% 75% 79% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
12.7s 12.5s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.9s 12.0s 11.8s
Thu 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.3m
1.1m
11.6s 11.4s 11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.6s 10.4s 10.3s
Fri 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
10.3s 14.6s 14.3s 14.2s 13.7s 13.4s 13.4s 11.2s
Sat 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
11.1s 10.9s 10.7s 10.4s 10.3s 10.1s 9.8s 9.6s
Sun 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
3
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
14
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
9.5s 9.1s 8.9s 8.7s 8.5s 8.5s 11.2s 8.0s
Mon 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
1.0m
0.6m
7.8s 7.6s 7.3s 7.2s 7.0s 6.8s 9.9s 6.6s
Tue 5th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
6.4s 9.2s 6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 8.6s 8.3s 8.1s
Wed 29th April
1:37 AM 7:52 AM 2:00 PM 8:06 PM
3.23 0.87 3.21 0.89
Thu 30th April
2:15 AM 8:22 AM 2:33 PM 8:39 PM
3.27 0.83 3.29 0.83
Fri 1st May
2:49 AM 8:51 AM 3:05 PM 9:10 PM
3.27 0.83 3.33 0.80
Sat 2nd May
3:23 AM 9:19 AM 3:36 PM 9:41 PM
3.24 0.85 3.33 0.81
Sun 3rd May
3:56 AM 9:49 AM 4:08 PM 10:13 PM
3.17 0.90 3.28 0.86
Mon 4th May
4:29 AM 10:20 AM 4:40 PM 10:49 PM
3.07 0.99 3.19 0.95
Tue 5th May
5:03 AM 10:54 AM 5:15 PM 11:24 PM
2.95 1.10 3.07 1.08
Wed 29th April
18°
0.0mm
16kmh WSW
60%
Thu 30th April
18°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
55%
Fri 1st May
19°
0.0mm
8kmh SW
26%
Sat 2nd May
21°
0.0mm
4kmh SE
41%
Sun 3rd May
21°
0.0mm
7kmh WSW
14%
Mon 4th May
20°
0.0mm
15kmh SSW
51%
Tue 5th May
20°
0.6mm
7kmh WSW
78%
Wed 6th May
20°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
66%
Thu 7th May
22°
0.0mm
9kmh W
14%
Fri 8th May
21°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
15%
Sat 9th May
22°
0.0mm
23kmh NNW
42%
Sun 10th May
23°
0.0mm
15kmh NNW
10%
Mon 11th May
20°
0.0mm
24kmh NW
40%
Tue 12th May
22°
0.0mm
13kmh NNW
6%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 13° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 37%.

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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