Praia de São Rafael today
- Beach day 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Tide now 4.4 ft ↑ rising · high 4:16 pm (10.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:20–4:30 pm good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.0 ft · 64 °F slight · 6.2 s from the south-southeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 78 °F from the ESE, gusts 20 · clear sky
- Surf tomorrow 1.2–1.9 ft Poor day · 2/10 · 6:28–10:00 am
- Sun 6:54 am–5:39 pm 10 h 45 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:11 pm
Today in Praia de São Rafael there are high tides at 3:48 am (11.3 ft) and 4:16 pm (10.6 ft) and low tides at 9:56 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 92. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 4:16 pm. The sun rises at 6:54 am and sets at 5:39 pm: 10 h 45 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:00 am to 4:00 am and from 2:32 pm to 4:32 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.0 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph). Clear sky, 78 °F.
Beach day in Praia de São Rafael
Is it a beach day?
1 good hour- Sunny
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Onshore breeze (12 mph)
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 9:56 am: more sand
- Swim with care: 2.6 ft waves every 7 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves every 7 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 64 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 12 mph
Onshore breeze (12 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:13 pm
Low tide at 9:56 am and 10:13 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 3:48 am and 4:16 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, little wind and low tide at 9:56 am, though with some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Praia de São RafaelThe beach
1.9 mi from Albufeira. Tides, weather and sun in Albufeira →
- Restrooms
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Praia de São Rafael
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- Praia dos Paradinha 0.1 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Praia da Viga 0.1 mi · E
- Parking
- Praia dos Arrifes 0.2 mi · NE
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Praia dos Piratas 0.2 mi · W
- Parking
- Praia da Ponta Pequena 0.3 mi · W
- Praia do Ninho de Andorinha 0.4 mi · W
- Praia da Ponta Grande 0.4 mi · W
- Praia da Coelha 0.8 mi · W
- Restrooms
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Portuguese Environment Agency (APA).
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Fishing in Praia de São Rafael today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:16 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 2:32–4:32 pm
- Steady pressure (30.06 inHg), light onshore wind (9 mph) and some swell (3.1 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 92 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:30 pm, combines the 4:16 pm high tide, a major period, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 10:20 am to 11:00 am, with the 9:56 am low tide, moonset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:50 am to 4:00 am, with the 3:48 am high tide, a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, Atlantic horse mackerel, common two-banded seabream and black seabream. What you can catch
Tides in Praia de São Rafael
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 3:48 am 11.3 ft · coef. 92
- ▼ Low tide 9:56 am 1.9 ft
- ▲ Next high tide 4:16 pm 10.6 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 10:13 pm 2.6 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 4 h 4 min to high tide at 4:16 pm.
Tide coefficient 92 for the 3:48 am high tide and 87 for the 4:16 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 9.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 13 (12.0 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.7 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 102, 10.1 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 29, 3.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 6:54 am · 5:39 pm | High tide 3:48 am · 11.3 ft | Low tide 9:56 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 4:16 pm · 10.6 ft | Low tide 10:13 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 92 | 85% | Major periods 2:00 am · 2:32 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:55 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 10.8 ft | Low tide 10:48 am · 2.5 ft | High tide 5:11 pm · 9.9 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:36 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 6:56 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 5:34 am · 10.2 ft | Low tide 11:51 am · 3.2 ft | High tide 6:16 pm · 9.1 ft | — | Coef. 66 | 65% | Major periods 4:07 am · 4:37 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:57 am · 5:36 pm | Low tide 12:08 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 6:42 am · 9.7 ft | Low tide 1:14 pm · 3.7 ft | High tide 7:36 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 54 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:06 am · 5:34 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:58 am · 5:35 pm | Low tide 1:34 am · 4.5 ft | High tide 8:04 am · 9.4 ft | Low tide 2:49 pm · 3.8 ft | High tide 9:02 pm · 8.6 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:00 am · 6:25 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:59 am · 5:34 pm | Low tide 3:07 am · 4.4 ft | High tide 9:26 am · 9.5 ft | Low tide 4:06 pm · 3.5 ft | High tide 10:14 pm · 9.0 ft | Coef. 56 | 32% | Major periods 6:49 am · 7:13 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:00 am · 5:33 pm | Low tide 4:20 am · 4.0 ft | High tide 10:34 am · 9.8 ft | Low tide 5:03 pm · 3.1 ft | High tide 11:10 pm · 9.5 ft | Coef. 65 | 23% | Major periods 7:36 am · 7:58 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Praia de São Rafael has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Lagos (TICON-4), 21 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Praia de São Rafael
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.5 ft
- Significant3.0 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces south and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 3.2 ft with a period of 6 s, from the southeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 65.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.5 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:12 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from Hydrographic Institute, via the E.U. Copernicus Marine Service. Generated using E.U. Copernicus Marine Service Information (doi:10.48670/moi-00036).
Surf in Praia de São Rafael today
Surf today
Poor- 1.2–1.8 ft surf at the shore, small: good for learning or a longboard
- 2.0 ft swell at 9 s from the west, a bit short; it hits this coast at an angle
- Almost no wind (4 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:56 am)
- Light: First light 6:27 am · sunrise 6:54 am · sunset 5:39 pm · last light 6:06 pm
- Tide: high 3:48 am (11.3 ft), low 9:56 am (1.9 ft), high 4:16 pm (10.6 ft) and low 10:13 pm (2.6 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 63.5 °F: a 3/2 fullsuit.
- Energy: 61 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:27 am to 10:00 am, has glassy water.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Praia de São Rafael today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:56 am): little current from 9:30 am to 10:20 am
- 1.8 ft swell at 9 s from the west: some surge on the bottom
- Almost no wind
- 0.3 mph current toward the north, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 3:48 am (3:30–4:10 am), low tide 9:56 am (9:30–10:20 am), high tide 4:16 pm (3:50–4:40 pm) and low tide 10:13 pm (9:50–10:40 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.4 ft at 10 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 63.5 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:06 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:20 am to 11:00 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Ariosto 1.8 mi
- So Um 12 mi
- Reserva Integral PNMRA 3.2 mi
- Parque Natural Marinho do Recife do Algarve - Pedra do Valado 4.3 mi
- EasyDivers - Dive Center Portugal 1.0 mi
- Indigo Divers 3.3 mi
- Divespot Portugal 4.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Praia de São Rafael
Now in Praia de São Rafael
- Low / high
- 55 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 4%
- Humidity
- 37%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 27 mi
- UV indexUV
- 4 · moderate
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 55
- Saharan dust
- Light
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 59° | 57° | 56° | 64° | 78° | 78° | 72° | 63° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNE | 4 NNE | 4 N | 3 NNE | 12 ESE | 11 SE | 3 ESE | 3 N |
| Gusts | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 21 | 11 | 5 |
| Waves | 2.2 ft | 2.2 ft | 2.0 ft | 2.0 ft | 3.0 ft | 3.2 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 pm 78° 12 ESE 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 11 SE 3.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 3 ESE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 3 N 2.4 ft
- 12:00 am 58° 4 NNE 2.2 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 4 N 2.3 ft
- 6:00 am 56° 4 N 2.5 ft
- 9:00 am 62° 3 NNE 2.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 55 / 78 °F | 12 mph E | 3.2 ft | 3:48 am · 4:16 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 56 / 75 °F | 7 mph NE | 2.5 ft | 4:37 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 54 / 74 °F | 9 mph E | 2.6 ft | 5:34 am · 6:16 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 56 / 74 °F | 8 mph E | 3.2 ft | 6:42 am · 7:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 59 / 79 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.2 ft | 8:04 am · 9:02 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 55 / 78 °F | 9 mph NNW | 1.2 ft | 9:26 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 53 / 73 °F | 8 mph NNW | 1.3 ft | 10:34 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 56 / 68 °F | 7 mph S | 1.3 ft | 11:28 am · 11:56 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 67 °F | 9 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 12:13 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 62 °F | 6 mph N | 1.0 ft | 12:35 am · 12:53 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 51 / 69 °F | 7 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 1:12 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 56 / 71 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.3 ft | 1:46 am · 2:05 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 73 °F | 11 mph SE | 4.3 ft | 2:20 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 65 / 73 °F | 9 mph SSE | 4.7 ft | 2:53 am · 3:12 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 56° / 75° 2.5 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 54° / 74° 2.6 ft
- Sun 1 Fog 56° / 74° 3.2 ft
- Mon 2 Mainly clear 59° / 79° 2.2 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 55° / 78° 1.2 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 53° / 73° 1.3 ft
- Thu 5 Light drizzle 56° / 68° 1.3 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer, a bit wetter and a slightly warmer sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.9 °F; normal high: 70 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:12 pm (local time).
The sun in Praia de São Rafael
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:57 am
- Full dark 6:36 pm
- Civil dawn 6:27 am
- Civil dusk 6:06 pm
- Solar noon 12:17 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 45 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:03 pm
- Full dark 6:36 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,994 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Praia de São Rafael
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:00–4:00 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:32–4:32 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:23–11:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:41–8:41 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Praia de São Rafael
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 8.6 mi
- Boat ramp 1.1 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 8.1 mi
- Boat ramp 8.6 mi
- Marina de Albufeira 1.0 mi
- Marina de Vilamoura 8.8 mi
- Tackle shop 3.4 mi
- Fuel dock 1.1 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 950 ft from shore and 33 ft at 0.4 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading south.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep950 ft
- 33 ft deep0.4 mi
- 66 ft deep2.4 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 950 ft): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. 33 ft deep 0.4 mi from shore; 66 ft is far out (2.4 mi): for deeper dives, go by boat.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near Praia de São RafaelTides nearby
- Albufeira1.9 mi
- Armação de Pêra4.6 mi
- Pêra4.7 mi
- Olhos de Água5.0 mi
- Vilamoura9.0 mi
- Quarteira9.9 mi
- Carvoeiro10 mi
- Ferragudo14 mi
- Parchal14 mi
- Portimão15 mi
Praia de São Rafael at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 37.075° N, 8.280° W.
- It is 20 mi west of Faro, the main place in Faro. The sun rises 2 min later and sets 1 min later than in Faro.
- 1.9 mi from Albufeira.
- The nearest tide station, Lagos, is 21 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces south.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia de Arrifes (0.2 mi), Praia da Coelha (0.8 mi), Praia da Baleeira (1.1 mi), Praia do Evaristo (1.2 mi).
Questions about Praia de São RafaelQuestions
Where is Praia de São Rafael?
1.9 mi from Albufeira, in Faro (Portugal). The shore faces south.
What amenities does Praia de São Rafael have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Praia de São Rafael?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Portuguese Environment Agency).
What time is high tide today in Praia de São Rafael?
Today in Praia de São Rafael there are high tides at 3:48 am (11.3 ft) and 4:16 pm (10.6 ft) and low tides at 9:56 am and 10:13 pm. Tide coefficient 92.
What time is sunset today in Praia de São Rafael?
At 5:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Praia de São Rafael?
At 6:55 am. First light comes at 5:58 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:00–4:00 am, Minor 10:23–11:23 am, Major 2:32–4:32 pm, Minor 7:41–8:41 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Praia de São Rafael?
Partly cloudy, from 55 °F to 78 °F, with a gentle breeze from the east-southeast (12 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Praia de São Rafael?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.0 ft waves with a period of 6.2 s from the south-southeast. The water is 63.9 °F.
When is the best time to visit Praia de São Rafael?
The best time to visit Praia de São Rafael is from June to September: highs of 79 °F to 83 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 11 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Lagos station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).