Is Praia do Zavial good for swimming today?
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Quick answer: Praia do Zavial today
Praia do Zavial is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 17°C, wind 21 km/h · N, uv 7.8, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 60/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
17°C
Wind
21 km/h · N
UV
7.8
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 09:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 60/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 09:00 PM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
21°C
Feels like
21°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
21 km/h · N
Gust 40 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
2 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia do Zavial
Praia do Zavial is a beach in the Algarve located south of the village of Raposeira, in the municipality of Vila do Bispo. The recorded coordinates are 37.04640, -8.87049. Surfing is associated with the spot, which gives an indication of the confirmed uses without prejudging the conditions of the day. To prepare for an outing, the most concrete markers are its position south of Raposeira and the surrounding beaches: Praia João Vaz is 1.3 km away, Praia das Furnas is 1.7 km away, Praia do Barranco is 2.2 km away, and Praia da Figueira is 3.1 km away. Further away are Praia Santa at 3.4 km, the Salema area at 4.4 km, Praia de Cabanas Velhas at 7.2 km, and Praia dos Rebolos at 8.2 km.
About this spot
Praia do Zavial is located south of Raposeira in western Algarve, and surfing is part of the mentioned uses. The useful markers are geographical: João Vaz, Furnas, Barranco, and Figueira form the closest neighboring beaches.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia do Zavial today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia do Zavial today?
21 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia do Zavial?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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