Latest news and stories about sea conditions in Portugal for expats and residents.
With many people heading to the beach during these days, authorities warn that the sea is still in its winter state and extra caution is required. Beaches are currently without lifeguards.
The weather in mainland Portugal will be affected from Tuesday afternoon until Saturday by low-pressure system Leonardo, with persistent and at times heavy rain, snowfall, wind and very rough seas expected, the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) said on Monday. In a statement, the IPMA says that mainland Portugal ...
Northwest swells of five to six metres are forecast, potentially reaching a maximum height of 11 metres.
The National Maritime Authority and the Navy warned today of forecasts for a 'considerable deterioration' in sea conditions in the North region from 18:00 on Friday until Sunday night, with waves that could reach 12 metres.
Traffic at Faro beach has been reopened after being disrupted by 'heaps of sand' blown onto the promenades by strong winds. Sea conditions remain 'quite rough' in the Algarve, which will be under an orange warning until 18:00 on Thursday.
Strong winds, rain, snow and rough seas are expected.
On board the Eikborg are six crew members and 3,300 tonnes of paper pulp, originating from the Celb pulp mill.
The cargo ship, adrift without a rudder off Figueira da Foz, is expected to be towed to the ports of Lisbon or Setúbal, an operation made more difficult by worsening sea conditions, the maritime authority said. In remarks to the Lusa news agency, the harbour master of Figueira da Foz, Paulo Salvado Pires, indicated ...
On the islands of Faial and Corvo, the warning is in force from 20:00 (local time) on Monday until 18:00 on Tuesday. On the islands of the Central Group, the warning is extended until 20:00 on Tuesday.
Sea conditions are expected to worsen over the next few hours.
The Porto district is under a yellow warning from 09:00 this Thursday until 18:00 due to heavy, persistent rain. Traffic will be allowed as soon as “sea conditions permit”.
The Madeira archipelago was affected by the low‑pressure system Francis from Wednesday until late Saturday, characterised by rain, rough seas and strong winds.
