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Here are tomorrow’s best beach picks for Tuesday, 17 March 2026, with mild air temps around 17–20°C, full cloud cover and breezy southerly winds across the Algarve.
Tomorrow’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 Baía dos Tiros is tomorrow’s standout on the West Coast, with the highest overall score at 62.94 and a strong comfort rating of 70.87. Air temperature is a pleasant 20.2°C with water at 14.4°C, but expect strong southerly winds around 29.2 km/h and a solid 2.28 m swell, so this is better for experienced ocean lovers than casual swimmers. It is a top pick for quiet seekers thanks to its very tranquil vibe and steep-path access, but there are no facilities at all and parking is limited, so pack everything you need and be ready for a harder walk in and out.
Barlavento (Western Algarve)
Praia das Furnas leads the Barlavento region tomorrow with a solid score of 57.68 and a good comfort rating of 68.75. Expect cooler air at 17°C and water at 14.7°C, with full cloud cover and moderate south-easterly winds around 19.6 km/h. Swell is fairly punchy at 2.34 m, so it is more of a dramatic coastal walk and photo spot than a relaxed swim day. This is a great option for quiet beach lovers, with easy access and decent parking, but there are no toilets, bars or snacks on-site, so bring layers, drinks and food if you plan to linger.
Sotavento (Eastern Algarve)
Praia de Cabanas de Tavira is tomorrow’s main pick in the east, with a score of 40.91 and the highest comfort rating of the three beaches at 75.75. Air temperature sits at 18.4°C with the warmest water of the day at 15.6°C, plus a gentler 1.36 m swell, making it the most family-friendly choice overall. Winds are still brisk from the south at 18.4 km/h and cloud cover is total, but this spot offers toilets, a beach bar and snacks, and is clearly geared towards families with a top family score of 5. Access is rated hard and parking is limited, so allow extra time for the approach and consider travelling light if you are heading out with kids.