Gale-Leste

Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal

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Today's Coastal Conditions

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

Today will start at 16°C feeling like 15°C, with winds from the north at 18 km/h gusting 30. It will stay mostly cloudy until the afternoon. Winds will ease to 3 km/h from the west-northwest by mid-afternoon, with temperatures peaking at 26°C feeling like 28°C. Evening temperatures will drop to 25°C feeling like 27°C, with light winds from the southwest. Nightfall will see temperatures at 21°C with winds picking up again from the north at 14 km/h gusting 28. The sea will remain calm throughout the day, with waves around 0.4 metres from the northwest early on, shifting to the west by evening.

The ocean is calm with waves at ankle height, ideal for swimming. Water temperature is 19.5°C. Wear a spring suit or rash guard. Swim conditions will hold steady all day. The sea remains clear and safe for all water activities. The water will feel cooler than the air temperature.

Morning winds from the north at 17 km/h gusting 29 are suitable for cycling and running. Surfing and snorkelling conditions are good with small waves. Winds will decrease significantly by mid-afternoon, making it ideal for all outdoor activities. Evening winds are minimal, allowing for comfortable cycling and running. Kite sports are not viable today due to the light winds.

Tomorrow will be mostly clear with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 29°C. Winds will be up to 14 km/h gusting 25, coming from varying directions. There will be no rain, and UV levels will be moderate. Waves will be up to 0.5 metres from the west-northwest. The following day will also be mostly clear with similar temperature ranges. Winds will increase to up to 22 km/h gusting 39. Waves will be up to 1.1 metres from the southeast. Both days will have moderate UV levels and no rain expected.

Updated 12 Oct, 06:02

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3-Day Forecast

Nearest official forecast area: Portimão
Mon 12Tue 13Wed 14
Skypartly cloudypartly cloudypartly cloudy
Windmoderate Nweak Nmoderate SE
Max temp27°28°28°
Min temp14°15°17°
Rain0%0%0%
Source: IPMA.

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Safety
Lifeguard✓ Yes
Bathing-water quality2025Excellent
Blue FlagAwarded 2026✓ Yes
Available facilities
✓ Toilets✓ Showers✓ Parking✓ Step-free access
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