Is Praia da Arrifana good for swimming today?
Praia da Arrifana has BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Praia da Arrifana today
Praia da Arrifana is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 8 km/h · N, uv 7.8, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
8 km/h · N
UV
7.8
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 09:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 75/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 09:00 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
22°C
Feels like
24°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
8 km/h · N
Gust 30 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
1 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia da Arrifana
Praia da Arrifana is a sandy beach in the Algarve, within the municipality of Aljezur. It is located on the western front, northwest of the Algarve, about 9.7 km south-southwest of the village of Aljezur and 114.3 km by road from Faro. The beach is situated in the Vicentine Coast Natural Park, a context that distinguishes it from the more urban beaches in the region. Access is indicated as open, but lifeguarding is noted as absent. It was also designated as Blue Flag in 2012. To extend the comparison along this stretch of coast, Praia do Medo da Fonte Santa is 3.6 km away, Praia de Vale Figueira is 5 km, and Praia da Bordeira is 10.8 km.
About this spot
Arrifana is suitable for an outing focused on the western coast of the Algarve and the Vicentine Coast Natural Park. The sand and open access are clear markers, but lifeguarding is indicated as absent.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia da Arrifana today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia da Arrifana today?
8 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia da Arrifana?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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