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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

Sat 7 / Balanced
Day
Beach type

Praia de Beliche

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 22 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindE 18 km/h
Cloud86%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

Praia de Olhos de Água

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 17 km/h
Cloud87%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindE 18 km/h
Cloud86%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Praia da Luz

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 19 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Praia de Olhos de Água

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 17 km/h
Cloud40%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 19 km/h
Cloud49%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

Praia de Beliche

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 22 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindE 18 km/h
Cloud86%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

Praia de Olhos de Água

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp19°C
WindE 17 km/h
Cloud87%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindE 18 km/h
Cloud86%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 19 km/h
Cloud49%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

Praia de Beliche

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 22 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Easy access

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

Praia da Prainha (Alvor)

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 16 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Wheelchair

Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindE 17 km/h
Cloud87%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Wheelchair

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Praia de Armação de Pêra

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Wheelchair

Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Wheelchair

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Praia dos Pescadores (Albufeira)

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 21 km/h
Cloud61%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Wheelchair

Praia de Quarteira

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSW 17 km/h
Cloud40%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Wheelchair

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

Praia de Benagil

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 18 km/h
Cloud97%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Steep path

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindE 18 km/h
Cloud86%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Praia de Benagil

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 18 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Steep path

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Praia da Marinha

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSW 18 km/h
Cloud67%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Steep path

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp19°C
WindSW 19 km/h
Cloud49%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

Praia de Beliche

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 22 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Easy access

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindE 18 km/h
Cloud86%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Praia de Benagil

Barlavento
Air Temp20°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 18 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Steep path

Praia do Trafal

Sotavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSE 20 km/h
Cloud100%
Toilets Showers Snacks Sunbeds Lifeguard Beach bar Easy access

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Praia da Marinha

Barlavento
Air Temp21°C
Water Temp18°C
WindSW 18 km/h
Cloud67%
Toilets Snacks Sunbeds Beach bar Steep path

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

On Friday, the best beach today on the west coast is Praia da Pipa, offering quiet surroundings with a steep path and scenic cliffs, though wind is moderate at 15.8 km/h. Barlavento’s Praia da Baleeira is a good pick with easy access and amenities, despite similar wind conditions. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia do Trafal provides calm conditions, lifeguard presence, and good comfort with lower wind at 11.7 km/h.

Saturday’s picks include Praia do Telheiro on the west coast, ideal for those seeking quiet and scenic cliffs despite strong winds of 21.7 km/h. In Barlavento, Praia do Burgau offers family-friendly facilities and lifeguards with moderate winds and easy access. Sotavento’s Praia do Trafal remains a solid choice for families, featuring good amenities and shelter with comfortable temperatures around 20.8°C.

Sunday sees Praia da Pipa on the west coast as the best beach today, though strong winds of 28.8 km/h may affect comfort. Barlavento’s Praia de Benagil offers a scenic spot with good amenities and moderate wind, suitable for couples. For family-friendly options on the Sotavento coast, Praia de Quarteira provides excellent facilities and wheelchair access, though conditions are less sheltered with higher cloud cover and some light rain.

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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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