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Olhão, Algarve, Portugal

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Today's Coastal Conditions

Today's conditions for this stretch of the Algarve coast.

Today will be mostly clear, with temperatures rising to 25°C by afternoon. Morning starts at 17°C feeling like 18°C, with winds light from the north gusting 8 km/h. Waves remain small at 0.3m from the west-northwest. By late morning, temperatures reach 22°C feeling like 24°C, with minimal wind from the south. Waves stay consistent at 0.3m. Afternoon peaks at 24°C feeling like 26°C, with winds picking up from the southwest gusting 20 km/h. Evening holds steady at 24°C feeling like 24°C, with winds shifting to the west-southwest gusting 23 km/h. Night cools to 21°C feeling like 23°C, with winds easing to 6 km/h from the west.

The ocean is calm with waves at ankle height, ideal for swimming. Water temperature is 20.3°C. A spring suit or rash guard is recommended for comfort. Visibility underwater is good. Swim conditions are safe all day. Be aware of occasional small waves from the west.

Wind conditions are favourable for various activities throughout the day. Morning offers light winds suitable for cycling and running. Late morning sees very little wind, ideal for snorkelling. Afternoon brings stronger winds from the southwest, peaking at 20 km/h, suitable for surfing. Evening maintains strong winds from the west-southwest, gusting 23 km/h, good for kite sports. Winds ease slightly in the night.

Tomorrow will be mostly clear, with temperatures between 18°C and 26°C. Winds will be up to 10 km/h gusting 20, coming from varying directions. Waves will be up to 0.4m from the west. The following day will also be mostly clear, with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 27°C. Winds will increase up to 18 km/h gusting 32, coming from the southeast. Waves will build significantly to up to 1.2m from the southeast. Both days expect moderate UV levels.

Updated 12 Oct, 06:02

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3-Day Forecast

Nearest official forecast area: Faro
Mon 12Tue 13Wed 14
Skypartly cloudypartly cloudypartly cloudy
Windweak Nweak Nmoderate E
Max temp25°27°27°
Min temp16°17°18°
Rain0%0%0%
Source: IPMA.

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Lifeguard× No lifeguard
Bathing-water quality2025Excellent
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