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Can you swim at Guincho today?

7.0GOOD

Good · 7.0

Wave height: 1.8m – Be cautious of strong waves

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  • Wave height: 1.8m – Be cautious of strong waves

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The readings

  • Water temperature
    16.4 °C
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Water quality
    Excellent (2024)
    EU bathing-water classification (EEA)
    –
  • Waves
    1.8 m
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Wind
    5 km/h
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Air temperature
    15 °C
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • UV index
    UV 0 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    –
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Guincho

Is it safe to swim at Guincho today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 7.0 out of 10 (Good), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Guincho?

The latest reading is 16.4 °C (a modelled sea-surface estimate, not a thermometer reading). The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at Guincho?

Its official EU bathing-water quality classification is Excellent (2024 season), from the European Environment Agency. Classifications are based on past seasons of sampling; check local notices for current advisories.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.