Is Praia do Vau good for swimming today?

Praia do Vau has BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Praia do Vau today?

19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Praia do Vau today?

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

What should I check before swimming at Praia do Vau?

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

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Praia do Vau

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Quick answer: Praia do Vau today

Praia do Vau is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 9 km/h · SW, uv 7.8, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 79/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

19°C

Wind

9 km/h · SW

7.8

Waves

0.4 m

Water quality

Check official advisories

Last updated: Jun 25, 03:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 79/100

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.

This is planning information, not a safety clearance. Conditions can change quickly.

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Updated: Jun 25, 03:00 AM

Water temp

19°C

Air temp

21°C

Feels like

22°C

UV index

7.8

Wind

9 km/h · SW

Gust 17 km/h

Waves

0.4 m

Current

0 km/h · NE

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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo

Praia do Vau

Praia do Vau is a sandy beach in Portimão, Algarve, located at 37.11986, -8.55929. It is part of a very dense coastal area: Praia do Barranco das Canas is 0.5 km away, Praia da Rocha is 2.1 km away, and Praia do Alvor Nascente is 2.7 km away. This proximity makes the spot practical for comparing with other beaches if you choose your stopping point at the last minute. No specific details indicate water quality, amenities, or lifeguard presence; therefore, it is necessary to check local conditions and displayed rules on-site. For a simple outing, use the exact name and coordinates to set your route, then keep nearby beaches as alternatives in Portimão.

About this spot

Praia do Vau is a sandy option in Portimão, close to Barranco das Canas and Praia da Rocha. Its practical interest lies in the density of surrounding beaches: if access or conditions are not suitable, several alternatives are just a few kilometers away.

Updated 5/15/2026

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