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Beach Weather Today in Praia do Guincho

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is a little too chilly 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 have 2.2mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 21kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Praia do Guincho faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 08:20 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 do Guincho

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. 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 7%.

PRAIA DO GUINCHO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 15° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
100% 80% 79% 93% 89% 7% 24% 39%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.7mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 13° 15° 16° 16° 15° 14°
26% 28% 33% 31% 8% 5% 5% 2%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 16° 19° 19° 18° 16°
0% 2% 2% 0% 0% 0% 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°
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 18° 20° 20° 18° 16°
0% 0% 0% 0% 22% 33% 24% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 14° 16° 18° 18° 16° 15°
12% 36% 16% 0% 0% 0% 28% 9%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 13° 16° 18° 17° 16° 15°
39% 4% 3% 3% 4% 2% 33% 5%
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 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 18° 22° 23° 22° 19°
7% 4% 6% 5% 4% 1% 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 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.7m
1.2m
10.8s 10.5s 10.3s 9.9s 9.8s 9.6s 9.2s 8.9s
Tue 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
0.6m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
10.0s 9.1s 10.8s 10.7s 10.2s 10.0s 9.9s 9.7s
Wed 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.6m
1.0m
0.8m
9.6s 9.4s 9.5s 6.6s 9.7s 13.1s 12.9s 12.0s
Thu 24th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
16
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.2m
0.4m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
11.6s 11.2s 10.9s 10.8s 10.8s 12.9s 12.4s 12.0s
Fri 25th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.4m
11.9s 14.3s 14.1s 14.2s 14.2s 13.9s 13.5s 13.3s
Sat 26th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
26
kmh
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 12.9s 12.7s 12.3s 12.1s 12.1s
Sun 27th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.5m
0.5m
12.1s 12.0s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.1s 10.9s 11.5s
Mon 21st April
3:07 AM 9:28 AM 3:29 PM 10:01 PM
1.57 2.52 1.66 2.75
Tue 22nd April
4:38 AM 10:59 AM 4:56 PM 11:18 PM
1.47 2.63 1.54 2.92
Wed 23rd April
5:47 AM 12:04 PM 6:02 PM
1.26 2.85 1.34
Thu 24th April
12:17 AM 6:40 AM 12:55 PM 6:54 PM
3.15 1.01 3.10 1.09
Fri 25th April
1:07 AM 7:26 AM 1:39 PM 7:41 PM
3.39 0.77 3.36 0.85
Sat 26th April
1:53 AM 8:09 AM 2:21 PM 8:26 PM
3.60 0.59 3.57 0.64
Sun 27th April
2:38 AM 8:51 AM 3:03 PM 9:11 PM
3.73 0.49 3.71 0.51
Mon 21st April
17°
2.2mm
12kmh NW
63%
Tue 22nd April
16°
0.0mm
27kmh NNW
17%
Wed 23rd April
19°
0.0mm
18kmh NNE
0%
Thu 24th April
20°
0.0mm
11kmh N
10%
Fri 25th April
18°
0.0mm
27kmh NNW
12%
Sat 26th April
18°
0.0mm
32kmh N
11%
Sun 27th April
23°
0.0mm
16kmh ENE
3%
Mon 28th April
24°
0.0mm
14kmh ESE
0%
Tue 29th April
24°
0.0mm
31kmh ESE
4%
Wed 30th April
18°
0.1mm
12kmh WSW
25%
Thu 1st May
18°
0.0mm
16kmh NW
33%
Fri 2nd May
17°
0.0mm
28kmh NNW
20%
Sat 3rd May
18°
0.0mm
29kmh N
20%
Sun 4th May
17°
0.0mm
18kmh N
60%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. 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 2 days of very light rain with an average of 1.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 20%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Praia do Guincho, Cascais, Portugal

Taking a holiday at Praia do Guincho, Cascais, Portugal, is an excellent choice for beach aficionados and adventure enthusiasts alike. This stunning beach is located near the picturesque town of Cascais and is known for its gorgeous views, fantastic surfing conditions, and proximity to the Sintra Mountains. With its breathtaking scenery and numerous activities to enjoy, a trip to Praia do Guincho will surely be an unforgettable experience.

Beach Type

Praia do Guincho features coarse golden sand and is surrounded by beautiful cliffs and dunes. The Atlantic Ocean creates an impressive backdrop with its powerful waves crashing against the shore. While the beach may not have powdery white sand or a coral reef for snorkeling, it does offer unique opportunities for those interested in water sports and exploring the rocky coastline.

Beach Activities

There are several beach activities you can enjoy at Praia do Guincho:

  1. Surfing: The beach is known for its consistent waves and strong winds, making it a popular destination for surfers of all skill levels.
  2. Kitesurfing: Due to the windy conditions, kitesurfing has become increasingly popular at this beach. There are several kitesurfing schools in the area that offer lessons and equipment rentals.
  3. Windsurfing: Similar to kitesurfing, windsurfers flock to Praia do Guincho to take advantage of the excellent wind conditions.
  4. Hiking: The surrounding cliffs and dunes provide ample opportunities for hiking with stunning views of the coastline.
  5. Sunbathing: While the water might be too cold for swimming without a wetsuit, you can still enjoy sunbathing on the golden sand.

Accommodations

While there are no resorts directly on Praia do Guincho itself, there are several hotels nearby that offer easy access to the beach:

  1. Fortaleza do Guincho: This 5-star hotel is located within a historic fortress and offers stunning views of the beach and ocean. It also features a Michelin-starred restaurant.
  2. Hotel Quinta da Marinha Resort: A 4-star resort located just a short drive away from Praia do Guincho, offering various amenities like golf courses, swimming pools, and tennis courts.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Praia do Guincho, it's best to stay in the nearby town of Cascais or the neighboring village of Malveira da Serra. Both locations offer a range of accommodations and easy access to the beach, as well as numerous restaurants, shops, and other attractions.

  1. Cascais: This charming coastal town is just a few kilometers away from Praia do Guincho and offers plenty of accommodations, ranging from luxury hotels to budget-friendly hostels.
  2. Malveira da Serra: Located on the Sintra Mountains' slopes, this small village provides a more tranquil setting with easy access to Praia do Guincho and other nearby beaches.

Beach Amenities

Praia do Guincho offers several amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  1. Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  2. Public restrooms
  3. Parking facilities
  4. Beachside restaurants and bars
  5. Surfboard/kitesurfing equipment rentals

With its stunning landscape and exciting activities, Praia do Guincho in Cascais is an excellent destination for those seeking adventure and relaxation by the sea.

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