Is Praia de Carquejinha good for swimming today?
Praia de Carquejinha has BeachFinder Score: 72/100. 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 Carquejinha today
Praia de Carquejinha is a BeachFinder spot in CV, CV. Today, compare water temperature 29°C, wind 18 km/h · NE, uv 7.8, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 72/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
29°C
Wind
18 km/h · NE
UV
7.8
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Nov 5, 05:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 72/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 05:15 PM
Water temp
29°C
Air temp
29°C
Feels like
32°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
18 km/h · NE
Gust 32 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia de Carquejinha
Praia de Carquejinha offers a specific coastal destination in Cape Verde. Decide whether it works today from the arrival-time forecast, water status, access and warnings, not from a name or photo. This page does not turn a forecast into a lasting description, because the decision data remains time-sensitive. The source record is most useful for identity, setting and practical constraints. The linked Wikipedia background starts with “Praia de Carquejinha is a beach on the south coast…” The recorded map position is 15.97535, -22.83941, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The location comparison places Praia de Chaves at about 16.6 km nearby, giving you a concrete fallback to inspect before departure. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. The essential same-day checks are water temperature, wind direction, wave conditions, currents, UV and local authority notices. The last check happens on site: read the water, the signs and the official position before deciding on the activity. Save the page update time with your plan: marine weather, runoff after rain, seasonal restrictions and temporary closures can make yesterday’s recommendation obsolete. A good decision is specific to the activity. A beach can suit a walk or a short stop while being a poor swimming choice under the same wind, swell or water-quality conditions. Before entering the water, compare what you can see on site with the forecast. If flags, official notices or lifeguard instructions conflict with the app, follow the local authority.
About this spot
The useful local story for Praia de Carquejinha is the relationship between the verified place record and the choices around it. In Cape Verde, the page works best as a decision point: inspect the stable facts, compare nearby beaches, then let current conditions decide the activity. The location comparison places Praia de Chaves at about 16.6 km nearby, giving you a concrete fallback to inspect before departure.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Praia de Carquejinha today?
29°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia de Carquejinha today?
18 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia de Carquejinha?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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