Is Praia dos Arrifes good for swimming today?

Praia dos Arrifes has BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Praia dos Arrifes today?

20°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Praia dos Arrifes today?

17 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

What should I check before swimming at Praia dos Arrifes?

Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.

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Praia dos Arrifes

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Quick answer: Praia dos Arrifes today

Praia dos Arrifes is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 20°C, wind 17 km/h · SW, uv 8.2, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

20°C

Wind

17 km/h · SW

8.2

Waves

0.7 m

Water quality

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Last updated: Jun 25, 05:30 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: Jun 25, 05:30 PM

Water temp

20°C

Air temp

23°C

Feels like

24°C

UV index

8.2

Wind

17 km/h · SW

Gust 32 km/h

Waves

0.7 m

Current

1 km/h · SE

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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo

Praia dos Arrifes

Praia dos Arrifes is a beach on the southern Atlantic coast of the Algarve, near the village of Sesmarias, in the municipality of Albufeira. It is located about 3.9 km by road west of the old center of Albufeira and 47.6 km west of Faro. The indicated coordinates are 37.07592, -8.27753. Nearby landmarks include Livraria da Praia dos Arrifes at 0.1 km, Praia da Fraternidade at 1.7 km, Praia Tomás Franco at 2.9 km, and Praia dos Alemães at 3.6 km. For today, Arrifes is suitable if you are looking for a spot close to Albufeira but distinct from the center, with several accessible beaches in the same area. Check the services, supervision, and local conditions before heading out.

About this spot

Arrifes is a choice from Albufeira on the west side, near Sesmarias. Its proximity to Praia da Fraternidade, Tomás Franco, and Alemães allows for comparison of several beaches without greatly extending the trip. Keep this trio as a fallback solution.

Updated 5/15/2026

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