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Algarve Beach Picks for Tomorrow, Monday, 16 March 2026

Here are tomorrow’s best Algarve beach picks for Monday, 16 March 2026, with sunny skies, warm air around 22–23°C and calm to moderate seas across the coast.

Tomorrow’s Beach Picks

Fri 18 / Balanced
Day
Beach type

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp19°C
WindS 11 km/h
Cloud0%
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Friday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Saturday'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 Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 22 km/h
Cloud0%
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Sunday'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 Salema

Barlavento
Air Temp24°C
Water Temp17°C
WindNW 14 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp19°C
WindS 11 km/h
Cloud0%
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Friday'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 Mareta

Barlavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp17°C
WindNW 2 km/h
Cloud13%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Saturday'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 Rocha

Barlavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 22 km/h
Cloud0%
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Sunday'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 Luz

Barlavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp18°C
WindW 10 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp19°C
WindS 11 km/h
Cloud0%
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Friday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Saturday'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 dos Aveiros

Barlavento
Air Temp31°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 21 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 22 km/h
Cloud0%
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Sunday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp19°C
WindS 11 km/h
Cloud0%
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Friday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Saturday'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 Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 22 km/h
Cloud0%
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Sunday'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.

Friday'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 Beliche

Barlavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp17°C
WindNW 2 km/h
Cloud13%
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Saturday'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.

Sunday'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 Prainha (Alvor)

Barlavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp18°C
WindS 14 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp19°C
WindS 11 km/h
Cloud0%
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Friday'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 Vilamoura

Barlavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Saturday'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 Inatel

Barlavento
Air Temp31°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 21 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 22 km/h
Cloud0%
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Sunday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp19°C
WindS 11 km/h
Cloud0%
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Friday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Saturday'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 Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 22 km/h
Cloud0%
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Sunday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp25°C
Water Temp19°C
WindS 11 km/h
Cloud0%
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Friday'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 do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 17 km/h
Cloud0%
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Saturday'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 dos Aveiros

Barlavento
Air Temp31°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSE 21 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 22 km/h
Cloud0%
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Sunday'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.

Friday'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.

Saturday'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.

Sunday'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 Baía dos Tiros is tomorrow’s standout on the West Coast with a solid overall score of 64.96 and perfect comfort at 100. Expect warm air around 23.1°C, clear skies and moderate surf with 1.74 m waves, making it a good option for couples who like a wilder feel. Wind comes from the east at 14.1 km/h, and the beach is quiet with no facilities and hard, steep-path access, so it suits prepared visitors looking for a peaceful, scenic cliff-backed spot rather than families.

Barlavento (Western Algarve)

Praia de Benagil leads the Barlavento picks with a strong score of 66.22 and excellent mode fit for couples. Conditions look very comfortable tomorrow with air at 21.8°C, water at 15.1°C and calm seas at just 0.52 m swell, ideal for relaxed swimming and cave-viewing from shore. Wind is moderate from the southeast at 11 km/h, and amenities are good, with toilets, a beach bar, snacks, sunbeds and nearby restaurants, though access is via a moderate steep path and parking is only average, so arrive early if you are driving.

Sotavento (Eastern Algarve)

Praia do Trafal is tomorrow’s most practical all-rounder in Sotavento with a score of 60.38 and full comfort at 100. Expect sunny skies, air around 22.3°C and calm seas with 0.72 m waves and water at 15.1°C, making it a friendly choice for relaxed paddling. It is especially strong for families thanks to easy access, good parking, toilets, showers, snacks, sunbeds and a seasonal lifeguard service, though it will not feel quiet and the easterly wind is a bit stronger here at 17.7 km/h.

FAQ

Which Algarve region has the calmest sea tomorrow
Barlavento around Praia de Benagil has the calmest sea tomorrow with a low swell of about 0.52 m and very comfortable conditions.
Where is best for families on Monday 16 March 2026
Praia do Trafal in Sotavento is the best family option, with easy access, good parking, toilets, showers, sunbeds and a strong family friendly score.
How warm is the water expected to be tomorrow
Water temperatures at the highlighted beaches are around 15.1 degrees, so a bit fresh but fine for short swims if you are prepared.
Which beach suits couples looking for scenery and comfort
Praia de Benagil in Barlavento is ideal for couples, with a top mode fit score, scenic cliffs, calm seas and full comfort at 100.
Is wind likely to be an issue at the beaches tomorrow
Winds stay moderate, from about 11 km h at Benagil up to 17.7 km h at Praia do Trafal, so conditions should feel breezy but still comfortable.

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