Is Praia de Quiaios good for swimming today?
Praia de Quiaios has BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Praia de Quiaios today
Praia de Quiaios is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 4 km/h · N, uv 7.0, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
19°C
Wind
4 km/h · N
UV
7.0
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 12, 06:00 AM 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: Aug 12, 06:00 AM
Water temp
19°C
Air temp
20°C
Feels like
23°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
4 km/h · N
Gust 8 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
1 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia de Quiaios
Praia de Quiaios offers a specific coastal destination in Portugal. Decide whether it works today from the arrival-time forecast, water status, access and warnings, not from a name or photo. The page therefore keeps current conditions in the live layer and stable geography in the editorial record. The planning value comes from a small set of checkable place facts. The mapped shoreline record lists sand as the surface. A short geographic note in Wikipedia reads “A Praia de Quiaios situa-se a norte do concelho da Figueira da…” The recorded map position is 40.22024, -8.89180, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. Possible alternatives are Praia da Cova-Gala at about 11 km and Praia da Tocha at about 12.8 km. Their current exposure and access matter more than a static popularity order. How should you decide on the day? Use the current marine picture first: water temperature, wind, swell and currents, with UV and local warnings alongside it. Check again at the shoreline, where visible flags and official instructions take precedence over earlier digital information. A conditions screenshot ages quickly. Reopen the live page before departure instead of relying on an image or recommendation saved earlier in the day. Check whether everyone in the group can use the documented access. Surface, gradient and the last few metres often matter more than the map pin. Water-quality information deserves its own timestamp. Weather, waves and a clear-looking surface do not prove that an advisory has ended.
About this spot
A useful account of Praia de Quiaios begins with verifiable context, not superlatives. In Portugal, its map point, source links and local comparison set create a practical route from research to a same-day beach decision. Possible alternatives are Praia da Cova-Gala at about 11 km and Praia da Tocha at about 12.8 km. Their current exposure and access matter more than a static popularity order.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Praia de Quiaios today?
19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia de Quiaios today?
4 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia de Quiaios?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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