Is Praia da Costa Nova good for swimming today?
Praia da Costa Nova 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 Costa Nova today
Praia da Costa Nova is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 21°C, wind 16 km/h · N, uv 6.7, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
21°C
Wind
16 km/h · N
UV
6.7
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 07:45 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, 07:45 PM
Water temp
21°C
Air temp
22°C
Feels like
23°C
UV index
6.7
Wind
16 km/h · N
Gust 35 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
1 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia da Costa Nova
Praia da Costa Nova, also named Praia da Costa Nova do Prado, is located on the western coast of Portugal, on the coastal line of the Ria de Aveiro. It belongs to the freguesia of Gafanha da Encarnação, in the municipality of Ílhavo, in the Central Region, like Praia da Barra. The beach is sandy and lifeguard services are indicated as absent. Nearby landmarks include Costa Nova do Prado at 0.6 km, a kitesurfing and wingsurfing spot at 1.5 km, Praia da Barra at 1.8 and then 2.5 km depending on the entries, and Praia Naturistas da Costa Nova em Aveiro at 3 km. For today, the useful markers are its location on the Costa Nova-Barra axis, the sand, the absence of indicated lifeguard services, and the presence of several beaches or coastal activities around.
About this spot
Praia da Costa Nova is located near the Ria de Aveiro, in the municipality of Ílhavo. It is a sandy beach not indicated as supervised, close to Praia da Barra and an area for kitesurfing and wingsurfing. It serves well as a coastal marker for Costa Nova.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia da Costa Nova today?
21°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia da Costa Nova today?
16 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia da Costa Nova?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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