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Algarve Beach Picks for Tomorrow, Sunday, 15 March 2026

Here are tomorrow’s best beach picks for Sunday, 15 March 2026, with mild spring temperatures, dry weather and a clear split between calm eastern waters and breezier west coast surf.

Tomorrow’s Beach Picks

Mon 20 / Balanced
Day
Beach type

Praia dos Três Irmãos

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 19 km/h
Cloud8%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 15 km/h
Cloud5%
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On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud67%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindW 15 km/h
Cloud53%
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Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 12 km/h
Cloud0%
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On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

Praia dos Três Irmãos

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 19 km/h
Cloud8%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 15 km/h
Cloud5%
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On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud67%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindW 15 km/h
Cloud53%
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Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 12 km/h
Cloud0%
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On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

Praia do Camilo

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 21 km/h
Cloud11%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 15 km/h
Cloud5%
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On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Praia de Almádena (Cabanas Velhas)

Barlavento
Air Temp26°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud67%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindW 15 km/h
Cloud53%
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Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 12 km/h
Cloud0%
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On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

Praia do Camilo

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 21 km/h
Cloud11%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 15 km/h
Cloud5%
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On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud67%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindW 15 km/h
Cloud53%
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Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud0%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 12 km/h
Cloud0%
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On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

Praia da Prainha (Alvor)

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 19 km/h
Cloud8%
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Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSW 15 km/h
Cloud5%
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On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Praia da Prainha (Alvor)

Barlavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 16 km/h
Cloud65%
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Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp18°C
WindW 15 km/h
Cloud53%
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Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

Praia da Prainha (Alvor)

Barlavento
Air Temp30°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 14 km/h
Cloud0%
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Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSW 12 km/h
Cloud0%
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On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

Praia da Marinha

Barlavento
Air Temp31°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 10 km/h
Cloud41%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 15 km/h
Cloud5%
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On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindW 15 km/h
Cloud53%
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Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 12 km/h
Cloud0%
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On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

Praia dos Três Irmãos

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 19 km/h
Cloud8%
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Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp28°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 15 km/h
Cloud5%
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On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud67%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp19°C
WindW 15 km/h
Cloud53%
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Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

Praia do Burgau

Barlavento
Air Temp29°C
Water Temp18°C
WindNW 20 km/h
Cloud0%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp27°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 12 km/h
Cloud0%
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On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

On Saturday, Praia da Pipa on the west coast offers a quiet, scenic spot with a steep path and mild 23.5°C temperature, though strong NW winds at 22.1 km/h may affect comfort. For family-friendly options, Praia de Vilamoura in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento provide easy access, lifeguards, and calm conditions with low swell and temperatures around 30°C, making them the best beaches today for a relaxed day by the sea.

Sunday's best beach picks include Praia do Penedo on the west coast, perfect for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite a strong NW wind at 21.6 km/h and a comfortable 24.1°C. For families, Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento offer excellent amenities, calm waters, and warm 27-28°C temperatures with low wind, ensuring sheltered and enjoyable beach days.

On Monday, Praia do Penedo remains a tranquil west coast choice with mild 24.5°C temperatures and moderate NW winds near 20 km/h, though access is challenging. Praia dos Três Irmãos in Barlavento and Praia do Trafal in Sotavento continue to impress with family-friendly facilities, calm seas, and warm temperatures up to 29.6°C, making them ideal for a comfortable and sheltered beach experience.

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West Coast

Praia da Baía dos Tiros is tomorrow’s wild-card pick for those who like it raw and quiet. With an overall score of 62.06 and a very high comfort rating of 86, air temperature around 17.6°C and no rain expected, it is a solid choice for a bracing coastal walk or a peaceful digital detox. Expect strong northerly winds at about 19.7 km/h and a solid 2.56 m swell, so this is better for experienced ocean lovers than casual paddlers.

This is firmly a quiet, off-grid spot (mode fit 100 for quiet), with steep, hard access and no facilities at all – no toilets, no bar, no lifeguard and very limited parking (score 2). It is not family friendly and not ideal for anyone with mobility issues, but if you want dramatic scenic cliffs, space to yourself and do not mind a climb, this is the West Coast pick to aim for.

Barlavento (Western Algarve)

Praia da Boca do Rio leads the way in the central-west tomorrow with a strong total score of 69.83 and a good balance of comfort and shelter. Air temperature sits around 17.1°C with water at about 14.6°C, cloud cover in the mid-40s and no rain forecast, making it a pleasant option for sunbathing with layers or a brisk walk. Northerly winds are on the fresher side at 21.5 km/h, but the beach orientation to the south and a shelter score of 68.75 help keep it manageable on the sand.

With a moderate swell of 1.78 m and a positive swell rating of 23.56, this is a great pick for quiet-seekers and walkers, especially those who like a bit of wave energy without full West Coast power. Access is easy, parking is relatively good (score 4), but there are no on-beach facilities – no toilets, no bar, no lifeguard – so bring everything you need. It is not a top family beach (family score 3), but works well for independent travellers, couples who do not need services and anyone based around Lagos or the western Barlavento looking for a quieter stretch of sand.

Sotavento (Eastern Algarve)

Praia de Cabanas de Tavira is tomorrow’s top all-rounder for comfort and families in the east. It posts a comfort score of 100 with the warmest air of the day at about 20.9°C, relatively clear skies (around 31 percent cloud cover), light northerly winds at 15.8 km/h and almost flat seas with just 0.16 m of swell. Water temperature is a cool but manageable 15.6°C, ideal for a quick dip if you are hardy, and perfect for paddling with kids.

The overall score of 58.61 is boosted by good amenities (score 35), including toilets, a beach bar and snacks, plus a restaurant nearby, making it a strong choice for families and relaxed day-trippers who want facilities close at hand. It is not especially quiet (quiet score 2), and access is classed as hard with limited parking (score 2), so plan a bit of extra time to get in and out. With its calm southern exposure and family-friendly setup (family score 5), this is the best bet tomorrow if you want gentle conditions and services in Sotavento.

FAQ

Which Algarve region has the calmest sea tomorrow
Sotavento is calmest, with Praia de Cabanas de Tavira showing almost flat swell around 0.16 m and light winds compared with the stronger surf on the West Coast.
Where is best for families on Sunday 15 March 2026
Praia de Cabanas de Tavira is the top family choice, with a family score of 5, toilets, a beach bar, snacks and gentle sea conditions.
Which beach is best if I want a quiet wild feel
Praia da Baia dos Tiros on the West Coast is the quietest pick, with no facilities, steep hard access and a strong swell of 2.56 m for a wild atmosphere.
How cold is the water expected to be tomorrow
Water temperatures range from about 14.3 C at Praia da Baia dos Tiros to around 15.6 C at Praia de Cabanas de Tavira, so it will feel fresh for swimming.
Is tomorrow good for swimming or better for walking
With cool water and, in places, strong swell and wind, tomorrow is generally better for beach walks and paddling, with the calmest swimming conditions in Sotavento.

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