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Praia de São Rafael

Portugal/Central Algarve·—
AVIRO DECISION
Later
LATER BETTER
Wait until 18:00 — 20:00
Later today looks more promising. A cliff beach like this is at its best when the sea calms down.
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Beach timeline today

How conditions evolve during the day.

08:00–10:00
LATER BETTER
51/100
09:00–11:00
LATER BETTER
54/100
10:00–12:00
LATER BETTER
55/100
11:00–13:00
LATER BETTER
56/100
12:00–14:00
LATER BETTER
58/100
13:00–15:00
LATER BETTER
59/100
14:00–16:00
LATER BETTER
58/100
15:00–17:00
GOOD
60/100
16:00–18:00
GOOD
61/100
17:00–19:00
GOOD
60/100
18:00–20:00
LATER BETTER
56/100

Better for walking

Today is mainly suited for a coastal walk.

Walking
Walking
Swimming
Swimming
Snorkling
Snorkeling
Windsurfing
Windsurfing
Kite surfing
Kite surfing
Surfing
Surfing

Why Aviro says this

The intelligence behind the decision.

Confidence
Level: High
  • Based on recently observed conditions.
  • Snapshot updated earlier.
  • Source data is stable.
Snapshot & model
Model 97%—Score 56/100
Beach conditions today: Good
Best today for: Sunbathing
Less ideal for: Surfing
Beach feel right now
Crowd LOW
confidence 90%
Er staat weinig windDe zee oogt rustigDe temperatuur voelt aangenaam

Live conditions right now

The essentials that decide your day.

Air
Temperature
24.6°C
Wind
Speed
1.1 m/s
Dir
Direction
W
Waves
Height
0.6 m
Water
Sea temp
17.3°C
Updated
Last update
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Crowd pressure
confidence 90%
LOW
Certified beachBlue Flag
This beach meets recognized quality standards for water quality, safety, management and accessibility.
  • Good bathing water quality
  • Safety and visitor services
  • Environmental management standards
  • Accessibility considerations
Awarded 2026

Facilities & vibe

What to expect on arrival — curated per beach.

Live facilities nearby (community data)

Based on OpenStreetMap — may be incomplete. We’ll verify and curate this over time. (radius 2500 m)

No facilities found nearby yet — check again later.