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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Beach Weather Today in Praia da Rocha

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 14° 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 0%.

The winds will be side shore and very strong at 46kmh from the East-Southeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

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 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° 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 26%.

PRAIA DA ROCHA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 18° 20° 21° 19° 17°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3%
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 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 19° 17° 15°
33% 13% 61% 97% 80% 73% 70% 73%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 16° 17° 18° 17° 15°
100% 80% 15% 39% 3% 0% 3% 6%
0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 15° 18° 18° 18° 16°
10% 10% 18% 10% 13% 96% 81% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 17° 18° 19° 18° 16°
5% 5% 25% 55% 72% 75% 85% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 17° 18° 19° 19° 16°
72% 41% 27% 61% 78% 86% 32% 3%
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 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 16° 19° 21° 20° 16°
4% 3% 2% 8% 8% 2% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Mon 28th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
23
kmh
33
kmh
41
kmh
46
kmh
44
kmh
38
kmh
30
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
1.2m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
1.4m
10.8s 10.6s 10.5s 11.8s 11.8s 11.5s 11.0s 10.9s
Tue 29th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
35
kmh
36
kmh
43
kmh
36
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.6m
1.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
10.8s 10.5s 10.0s 9.9s 8.9s 8.3s 8.0s 7.4s
Wed 30th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.5m
0.8m
0.4m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
6.8s 11.3s 11.2s 5.9s 11.0s 10.5s 8.7s 8.1s
Thu 1st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
18
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
12.1s 11.9s 11.4s 10.0s 10.4s 10.5s 10.0s 9.8s
Fri 2nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
35
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
19
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
0.6m
0.5m
9.4s 9.2s 9.2s 9.6s 9.4s 15.9s 8.7s 8.3s
Sat 3rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
1.5m
1.3m
8.1s 8.0s 7.7s 7.5s 7.3s 7.2s 6.9s 6.7s
Sun 4th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
32
kmh
26
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
6.6s 10.8s 6.3s 10.2s 10.0s 9.9s 9.9s 10.4s
Mon 28th April
3:10 AM 9:19 AM 3:32 PM 9:42 PM
3.72 0.40 3.72 0.37
Tue 29th April
3:56 AM 10:01 AM 4:16 PM 10:28 PM
3.66 0.49 3.68 0.44
Wed 30th April
4:43 AM 10:45 AM 5:01 PM 11:17 PM
3.50 0.67 3.55 0.59
Thu 1st May
5:33 AM 11:32 AM 5:50 PM
3.28 0.90 3.35
Fri 2nd May
12:10 AM 6:29 AM 12:24 PM 6:46 PM
0.81 3.02 1.14 3.13
Sat 3rd May
1:13 AM 7:33 AM 1:28 PM 7:54 PM
1.05 2.78 1.36 2.93
Sun 4th May
2:31 AM 8:52 AM 2:51 PM 9:15 PM
1.23 2.62 1.50 2.81
Mon 28th April
21°
0.0mm
38kmh ESE
0%
Tue 29th April
19°
0.2mm
29kmh SE
62%
Wed 30th April
18°
0.3mm
15kmh SSW
30%
Thu 1st May
18°
0.2mm
24kmh SE
31%
Fri 2nd May
19°
0.8mm
32kmh S
49%
Sat 3rd May
19°
0.0mm
10kmh S
50%
Sun 4th May
22°
0.0mm
9kmh S
3%
Mon 5th May
22°
0.0mm
14kmh NW
27%
Tue 6th May
21°
0.0mm
8kmh WNW
41%
Wed 7th May
21°
0.0mm
16kmh WNW
22%
Thu 8th May
19°
0.0mm
16kmh SW
51%
Fri 9th May
19°
0.0mm
10kmh NW
25%
Sat 10th May
21°
0.0mm
10kmh S
4%
Sun 11th May
23°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
2%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 14° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 28%.

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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