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Quick answer: Praia da Salema today
Praia da Salema is a BeachFinder spot in PT, PT. Today, compare water temperature 17°C, wind 21 km/h · N, uv 7.8, waves 0.8 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
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 08:45 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, 08:45 PM
Water temp
17°C
Air temp
21°C
Feels like
22°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
21 km/h · N
Gust 41 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
1 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia da Salema
Praia da Salema is a sandy beach in the Algarve, in the locality of Salema, parish of Budens, municipality of Vila do Bispo. Access is indicated as open, and the sport noted is surfing. The village of Salema is described as a fishing locality, historically linked to this activity and today a tourist destination. The winding streets between traditional white-painted houses and the integration into the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park provide the context of the place. The 2011 census indicated 276 inhabitants for the locality. The nearby beaches are Praia Grodo Mexilhão at 1.2 km and Praia da Foia do Carro at 2.2 km.
About this spot
Salema combines sandy beach, open access, surfing, and the context of a fishing village in the Algarve. It is a relevant choice if you want an outing in Costa Vicentina, with a local atmosphere rather than an isolated beach.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia da Salema today?
17°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia da Salema today?
21 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia da Salema?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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