Is Praia da Ursa good for swimming today?
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Quick answer: Praia da Ursa today
Praia da Ursa is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 23 km/h · N, uv 6.8, waves 1.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 59/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
23 km/h · N
UV
6.8
Waves
1.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 14, 04:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 59/100
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Updated: Aug 14, 04:15 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
24°C
Feels like
25°C
UV index
6.8
Wind
23 km/h · N
Gust 63 km/h
Waves
1.4 m
Current
0 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
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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What is the water temperature at Praia da Ursa today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia da Ursa today?
23 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia da Ursa?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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