Is Praia da Ursa good for swimming today?

Praia da Ursa has BeachFinder Score: 71/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Praia da Ursa today?

19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Praia da Ursa today?

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

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Quick answer: Praia da Ursa today

Praia da Ursa is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 17 km/h · SW, uv 8.2, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 71/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

19°C

Wind

17 km/h · SW

8.2

Waves

1.0 m

Water quality

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Last updated: Jun 25, 07:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 71/100

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Updated: Jun 25, 07:30 PM

Water temp

19°C

Air temp

21°C

Feels like

22°C

UV index

8.2

Wind

17 km/h · SW

Gust 43 km/h

Waves

1.0 m

Current

0 km/h · SE

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Praia da Ursa

Praia da Ursa is a sandy beach near Cabo da Roca, in the municipality of Sintra, Portugal, at Colares. It is also mentioned under the name Praia da Ursa Naturista. Access is listed as permitted, opening as 24 hours a day, lifeguard cover as absent, and swimming as a mentioned use. Its proximity to Cabo da Roca makes it the westernmost beach in Europe according to the Portuguese context. For an outing today, the profile is clear: sandy beach, Atlantic setting in Sintra, naturist use mentioned, but no lifeguard cover listed. Praia do Caneiro is 0.6 km away, Praia Grande 2.8 km and Praia das Maçãs 4.3 km.

About this spot

Ursa draws interest from its position near Cabo da Roca and its marked Atlantic character. In practice, it should be treated as an unguarded beach, with permitted access and permanent opening listed; neighboring Sintra beaches offer close alternatives.

Updated 5/15/2026

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