Praia Velha Swimming Forecast
Praia de Esmoriz · Portugal
Praia Velha scores 77/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces W. The southern section of a shifting-sandbank beach-break complex, facing west into northwest groundswell. Sandy throughout, with two flanking jetties — south for a consistent left, north for a consistent right — and waves from small to 2m-plus, best with easterly offshore wind. Rip and tidal currents require care; mid tide is the preferred entry/exit window. Lifeguards are on duty 13 June–15 September; Blue Flag certified.
Today's swimming score by ability
Today's conditions at Praia Velha
- Wave
- 1.1 m
- Wind
- 3 kn
- Water temp
- 20°C
- Facing
- W
Scores are today's peak across the day, from 4Shor ShorSense™ — modelled per spot on our high-resolution European seabed map. The full 8-day swimming forecast is in the app.
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