Is Praia do Guincho good for swimming today?
Praia do Guincho has BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Praia do Guincho today
Praia do Guincho is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 19°C, wind 22 km/h · N, uv 7.0, waves 1.0 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 69/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
19°C
Wind
22 km/h · N
UV
7.0
Waves
1.0 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 05:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 69/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 05:00 PM
Water temp
19°C
Air temp
25°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
22 km/h · N
Gust 52 km/h
Waves
1.0 m
Current
2 km/h · S
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia do Guincho
Praia do Guincho is an Atlantic beach on the Estoril coast, 5 km from Cascais, in the municipality of Cascais and the Alcabideche area. It is also associated with surfing and kitesurfing practices. Its coordinates are 38.73318, -9.47318, with Praia da Cresmina at 0.9 km as the nearest neighbor; further away, Praia da Ribeira and Praia de Santa Marta are around 6 km, and Praia da Ursa is 6.6 km away. For an outing today, Guincho is especially suitable if you are looking for an open and sporty Atlantic beach in the Cascais orbit. Check the wind conditions, supervision, and current swimming quality before deciding.
About this spot
Guincho stands out for its connection to surfing and kitesurfing, as well as its proximity to Cascais. Cresmina is the closest comparison; check the day's conditions if your plans depend on water or wind.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia do Guincho today?
19°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia do Guincho today?
22 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia do Guincho?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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