Praia de São Rafael Swimming Forecast
Albufeira · Portugal
Praia de São Rafael scores 77/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (advanced). The beach faces S. A sheltered cove beach enclosed by golden limestone cliffs with arches and sea caves, a headland blocking Atlantic swell for calm, clear water. Fine sand runs about 250 metres, with submerged rocks near shore, suited to swimming, snorkelling, kayaking, and SUP, not surfing or wind sports. Blue Flag accredited with seasonal lifeguard cover. Low tide widens the sand and reveals tidal pools; high tide can cover much of it, with rockfall risk near the cliffs.
Today's swimming score by ability
Today's conditions at Praia de São Rafael
- Wave
- 0.6 m
- Wind
- 4 kn
- Water temp
- 18°C
- Facing
- S
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