Is Praia da Oura good for swimming today?
Praia da Oura 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 da Oura today
Praia da Oura is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 9 km/h · W, uv 7.8, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
19°C
Wind
9 km/h · W
UV
7.8
Waves
0.3 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 06:30 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, 06:30 PM
Water temp
19°C
Air temp
31°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
9 km/h · W
Gust 24 km/h
Waves
0.3 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia da Oura
Oura Beach is a sandy beach in the municipality of Albufeira, Algarve, in the Areias de São João area. It is bordered by Praia dos Aveiros to the west and Praia de Santa Eulália to the east. It measures approximately 900 m long and reaches 450 m wide at low tide. It is also mentioned as a Blue Flag beach, without specifying the year in the main field. To choose today, Oura presents itself as a spacious urban beach in the eastern sector of Albufeira, with immediate alternatives: Aveiros at 0.7 km, Santa Eulália at 0.8 km, Balaia, and Alemães a bit further away. Nearby alternatives offer a simple comparison when deciding where to settle.
About this spot
Oura is a good point of comparison in eastern Albufeira: large at low tide, sandy, between Aveiros and Santa Eulália. Consider the tide to appreciate the width actually available at the time of your outing. This is useful if you prefer to decide after seeing the area on-site.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia da Oura today?
19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia da Oura today?
9 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia da Oura?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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