Is Praia da Luz good for swimming today?
Praia da Luz has BeachFinder Score: 70/100. 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 Luz today
Praia da Luz is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 17°C, wind 16 km/h · NW, uv 7.8, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 70/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
17°C
Wind
16 km/h · NW
UV
7.8
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 10:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 70/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 10:15 PM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
22°C
Feels like
23°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
16 km/h · NW
Gust 32 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia da Luz
Praia da Luz is a sandy beach in the Algarve, linked to Luz, a civil parish of the municipality of Lagos. The name Praia da Luz refers to both the urbanized village and the beach. The location is about 7 km from Lagos. The local context recalls that Luz has origins as a small fishing village and that the area has been transformed by several holiday villa complexes into a tourist sector. Dogs are not allowed. For an outing today, it should be read as a beach integrated into a seaside village rather than as an isolated cove. The nearby alternatives are Praia do Porto de Mós at 3.1 km, Praia do Canavial at 4 km, and Praia do Burgau at 4.8 km.
About this spot
Praia da Luz is interesting if you want a sandy beach in a tourist village close to Lagos. The dual use of the name for both the village and the beach helps to understand the environment; dogs are not allowed.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia da Luz today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia da Luz today?
16 km/h · NW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia da Luz?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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