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Here are todays best beach picks for Tuesday, 10 March 2026, with cool mid teens temperatures, strong northerly winds but dry skies across the Algarve coast.
Today’s Beach Picks
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia das Furnas
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia de Vale Figueiras
West CoastPraia da Baleeira
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia do Penedo
West CoastPraia de João de Arens
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia da Cordoama
West CoastPraia da Salema
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia da Bordeira
West CoastPraia da Mareta
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia da Bordeira
West CoastPraia da Rocha
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia da Luz
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia da Bordeira
West CoastPraia da Baleeira
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia do Castelejo
West CoastPraia dos Aveiros
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia de Beliche
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia de Vale Figueiras
West CoastPraia da Baleeira
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia do Castelejo
West CoastPraia de João de Arens
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia das Furnas
BarlaventoPraia da Barreta (Ilha Deserta)
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia de Beliche
BarlaventoPraia da Barreta (Ilha Deserta)
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia de João de Arens
BarlaventoPraia de Cacela Velha
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia da Prainha (Alvor)
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia de Vale Figueiras
West CoastPraia de Vilamoura
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia de Vale Figueiras
West CoastPraia do Inatel
BarlaventoPraia de Quarteira
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia de Benagil
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia da Murracão
West CoastPraia da Baleeira
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia do Penedo
West CoastPraia de Benagil
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia de Odeceixe Mar
West CoastPraia de Beliche
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia da Bordeira
West CoastPraia da Baleeira
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia da Bordeira
West CoastPraia dos Aveiros
BarlaventoPraia do Trafal
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
Praia das Adegas
West CoastPraia das Furnas
BarlaventoPraia de Faro (Mar)
SotaventoFriday's best beach picks offer something for everyone: Praia de Odeceixe Mar on the west coast boasts calm 1.6m swell and NW winds at 15.1 km/h, ideal for a sheltered visit. In Barlavento, Praia das Furnas is quiet with low wind and perfect for peaceful beachgoers. For families, Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast provides excellent amenities and gentle conditions with a light 0.32m swell and S winds.
Praia da Murracão
West CoastPraia das Furnas
BarlaventoPraia do Almargem
SotaventoSaturday's best beach today highlights Praia de Vale Figueiras on the west coast with quiet surroundings and a moderate 1.58m swell, perfect for those seeking calm conditions. Praia da Baleeira in Barlavento offers easy access and beach bars with low wind, while Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains family-friendly with lifeguards and a mild 0.8m swell, despite stronger SE winds.
Praia do Penedo
West CoastPraia do Paraíso
BarlaventoPraia do Homem Nu
SotaventoSunday's top beaches include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, ideal for quiet visitors despite a steep path and moderate 1.22m swell. Praia de João de Arens in Barlavento offers easy access and calm seas with low cloud cover. Praia do Trafal on the Sotavento coast remains a family-friendly choice with full amenities, though winds pick up to 21.5 km/h from the east.
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West Coast
Praia da Carreagem is todays wild West Coast option, best suited to quiet seekers and experienced coastal walkers. With an overall score of 49.24 and a very strong mode fit of 95.0 for quiet time, it is a solid choice if you want solitude and dramatic scenery. Air temperature sits around 14.7°C with water at 14.2°C, so you will want layers if you are staying a while.
Conditions are rugged: northerly winds are strong at 21.0 km/h and swell is high at 3.18 m, reflected in a negative swell score of -18.8, so this is not a swimming or casual paddling day here. Comfort is moderate at 55.85, helped a little by a shelter score of 58.0, but the steep path access and lack of facilities mean it is best for prepared hikers rather than families. Parking is basic and there are no toilets, bars or snacks, so bring everything you need and plan for a brisk, scenic walk rather than a long beach lounge.
Barlavento (Western Algarve)
Praia da Boca do Rio is the standout in the western Algarve today, with the highest total score of 57.99 across all regions. It is a top pick for a quiet, scenic wander, with a strong shelter score of 68.7 that helps offset the brisk northerly wind at 21.4 km/h. The comfort score is a respectable 54.79, and the mode fit of 89.0 for quiet time makes it ideal if you want space to yourself without a long hike in.
The sea is energetic but more manageable than the West Coast, with swell at 2.3 m and a positive swell score of 19.4, better suited to wave watching than swimming. Air temperature is 14.6°C and water 14.5°C, so conditions are cool but consistent. Access is easy, parking scores 4, and the beach is quiet with scenic cliffs, but there are no toilets, bars or snacks on site, so it is best for self-sufficient couples or solo visitors rather than families needing facilities.
Sotavento (Eastern Algarve)
Praia do Cabeço is todays most comfortable-feeling option overall, thanks to a high comfort score of 65.75 and the calmest sea state of the three picks. Swell is very low at 0.36 m with a neutral swell score of 0.0, making this the best choice if you prefer flat water and gentle conditions. Air temperature is 14.2°C with slightly milder water at 15.2°C, and shelter is decent at 59.2 despite a brisk northerly wind of 18.4 km/h.
This beach is the clear top pick for families, with a family score of 5 and amenities including toilets, a beach bar and snacks, plus a restaurant on site. The overall score is 46.29, pulled down mainly by a lower mode fit of 52.0 for quiet seekers and harder access, so expect a bit more activity and a more involved walk in. Parking is limited with a score of 2, and there is no lifeguard service indicated today, so it is better for relaxed shoreline play and sunning than serious swimming. If you are based near Monte Gordo or the eastern Algarve, this is the most practical all round beach choice for today.
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Plan Your Day
- Use our live beach picker for real-time updates and compare wind, swell and comfort scores before you set off.
- Discover more activities beyond the beach if todays strong winds make you rethink a full beach day.
- Need a rental car? Check our trusted options to reach quieter spots like Praia da Boca do Rio and Praia da Carreagem.