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Can you swim at Rainha Cascais today?

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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

Swim brief

Conditions look good right now: 7.0 out of 10. Water is 16.7 °C, a modelled sea-surface estimate. Rough waves around 1.8 m, light wind at 16 km/h. Air 21 °C, UV 4 (moderate). Its official bathing-water quality is classed Good for the 2024 season.

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    16.7 °C
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Water quality
    Good (2024)
    EU bathing-water classification (EEA)
    –
  • Waves
    1.8 m
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Wind
    16 km/h
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Air temperature
    21 °C
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • UV index
    UV 4 · moderate
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

Today

No hourly forecast yet

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Questions about Rainha Cascais

Is it safe to swim at Rainha Cascais 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 Rainha Cascais?

The latest reading is 16.7 °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 Rainha Cascais?

Its official EU bathing-water quality classification is Good (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.