Is Praia de São Rafael good for swimming today?

Praia de São Rafael has BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Praia de São Rafael today?

20°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Praia de São Rafael today?

17 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

What should I check before swimming at Praia de São Rafael?

Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.

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Praia de São Rafael

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Quick answer: Praia de São Rafael today

Praia de São Rafael is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 20°C, wind 17 km/h · SW, uv 8.2, waves 0.7 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

20°C

Wind

17 km/h · SW

8.2

Waves

0.7 m

Water quality

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Last updated: Jun 25, 04:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 75/100

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Updated: Jun 25, 04:45 PM

Water temp

20°C

Air temp

23°C

Feels like

24°C

UV index

8.2

Wind

17 km/h · SW

Gust 33 km/h

Waves

0.7 m

Current

1 km/h · SE

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Praia de São Rafael

Praia de São Rafael is a sandy beach on the southern Atlantic coast of the Algarve, near the resort village of Sesmarias, in the municipality of Albufeira. It is located about 4 km by road west of the old center of Albufeira and 47.8 km west of Faro. It was part of the Blue Flag beaches of the Algarve in 2012 and was then noted for having good facilities for people with disabilities; this point dates back to 2012 and does not reflect the current state. To choose today, especially note the sand, the proximity to Sesmarias, and the nearby beaches: Ponta Pequena, Balbina, Chiringuito, Escaleiras, and Albandeira. The neighboring beaches provide fallback options if access, space, or atmosphere are not suitable.

About this spot

São Rafael is a sandy option west of Albufeira, close to Sesmarias. Compare it with Ponta Pequena or Balbina if you want to stay in the same area without turning the 2012 indications into the current state. The nearby beaches also provide a simple option in the same coastal area.

Updated 5/15/2026

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