Is Praia do Fortiñón good for swimming today?
Praia do Fortiñón has BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Praia do Fortiñón today
Praia do Fortiñón is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 21°C, wind 8 km/h · NW, uv 7.2, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
21°C
Wind
8 km/h · NW
UV
7.2
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 06:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 79/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 06:00 PM
Water temp
21°C
Air temp
23°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
7.2
Wind
8 km/h · NW
Gust 19 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia do Fortiñón
The evidence confirms Praia do Fortiñón as a real beach point in Portugal. That fact cannot become a timeless swimming recommendation; match the intended activity to current water, wind and local guidance. A stable beach identity and a live swimming decision are different questions, and the page treats them separately. Identity and access context come first in the evidence record. OpenStreetMap identifies the beach surface as sand. For map identity, the linked Wikidata note says “beach in Spain.” The recorded map position is 42.17476, -8.81422, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Praia do Portiño at about 0.8 km, Praia da Sobreira at about 1.8 km and Praia de Xunqueiro at about 2.1 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. Build the decision from the latest water temperature, wind and wave panel, followed by currents, UV and official notices. A database entry is not permission to enter the water; current closures and local safety directions remain decisive. Do not convert an amenity listed in stable data into a promise that it is open. Seasonal maintenance and local restrictions need a current source. When the group has mixed abilities, decide for the least confident swimmer and keep the shore-based alternative clear before anyone enters the water.
About this spot
Praia do Fortiñón stands out in this dataset because its identity can be tied to a specific map point in Portugal and compared with named alternatives rather than described as an anonymous stretch of coast. Nearby choices recorded for this page are Praia do Portiño at about 0.8 km, Praia da Sobreira at about 1.8 km and Praia de Xunqueiro at about 2.1 km. Compare water, wind and route details across the set.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Praia do Fortiñón today?
21°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia do Fortiñón today?
8 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia do Fortiñón?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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