Latest news and stories about coastal hazard in Portugal for expats and residents.
A red-level warning has been issued from 08:00 for hazardous sea swells affecting coastal areas.
Seven districts of mainland Portugal are under an orange warning this Saturday because of forecasted rough sea conditions. According to the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), the warning is expected to remain in force until 12:00 in the districts of Porto, Viana do Castelo, Lisbon, Leiria, Aveiro, Coimbra and Braga.
The city council has installed safety barriers at Porto's river mouth to prevent public access. Waves may reach up to 10 metres.
