Is Praia da Galé good for swimming today?
Praia da Galé has BeachFinder Score: 81/100. 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 Galé today
Praia da Galé is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 3 km/h · NE, uv 4.0, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 81/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
18°C
Wind
3 km/h · NE
UV
4.0
Waves
0.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 6, 09:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 81/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 6, 09:30 PM
Water temp
18°C
Air temp
16°C
Feels like
17°C
UV index
4.0
Wind
3 km/h · NE
Gust 6 km/h
Waves
0.4 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia da Galé
Galé Beach is a sandy beach located in the municipality of Albufeira, in southern Portugal, at coordinates 37.08184, -8.31833. Access is indicated as allowed. The place is identified as a swimming area on the Portuguese coast and is located in an area where several beaches are in close proximity. Galé Beach is cited at 0.2 km, Salgados Beach at 0.8 km, followed by Paradinha Beach, Viga Beach, and Vale do Olival Beach further away. For a reader choosing today, the interest is to aim for a sandy area of Albufeira with easy alternatives if the chosen section is too exposed or too crowded. No reliable details allow adding lifeguard or water quality here.
About this spot
Galé Beach works well as a starting point to compare the Albufeira coast. It is sandy, accessible, and very close to Salgados; this leaves room to adjust the outing without changing areas on-site.
Updated 5/15/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Praia da Galé today?
18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia da Galé today?
3 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia da Galé?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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