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Viana do Castelo beaches

Which Viana do Castelo beach is best right now? 20 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 8:08 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. 14.5Fairtomorrow

    Praia Fluvial São Simão

    Viana do Castelo

    Dark there now. Best 9 am tomorrow
    Air
    11°C51°F
    Water
    15°C59°F
    Wind
    3 km/h2 mph
    Waves
    2.6 m9 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 4.8
  2. 24.3Fairtomorrow

    Praia de Amorosa

    Viana do Castelo

    Dark there now. Best 9 am tomorrow
    Air
    12°C54°F
    Water
    15°C58°F
    Wind
    4 km/h3 mph
    Waves
    2.8 m9 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 4.7
  3. Castelo de Neiva - panoramio34.3Fairtomorrow

    Praia de Castelo do Neiva

    Viana do Castelo

    Dark there now. Best 9 am tomorrow
    Air
    12°C54°F
    Water
    15°C58°F
    Wind
    4 km/h3 mph
    Waves
    2.8 m9 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 9 am, 4.7

Viana do Castelo today

It is dark across Viana do Castelo right now: 0 of 20 scored beaches look good later, water is 14 to 15°C57 to 59°F. Read at 8:08 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Northern Viana do Castelo

3 of 3 beaches scored, 0 good now

4.1FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Praia Fluvial das Azenhas, 4.3
Water
14°C58°F
Wind
6 km/h4 mph
Waves
3.7 m12 ft
Better right now

Southern Viana do Castelo

17 of 17 beaches scored, 0 good now

4.3FairAverage Beach ScoreBest: Praia Fluvial São Simão, 4.5
Water
15°C58°F
Wind
6 km/h4 mph
Waves
3.1 m10 ft

  • Warmest water

    15°C59°F

    Praia Fluvial São Simão

    Viana do Castelo. 0.5°0.9° above the Viana do Castelo average. Score 4.5 Fair.

  • Calmest sea

    2.6 m9 ft waves

    Praia Fluvial São Simão

    Viana do Castelo. Wind 3 km/h2 mph.

  • Best for families

    4.3 Fair

    Praia do Aquário

    Viana do Castelo. Top score of the 4 scored beaches tagged with lifeguards.

Best hours

Viana do Castelo averages 4.5 Fair this hour. The best hour today is 5 pm (5.5); the weakest is 8 am (4.5).

The strongest stretch runs 5 pm to 6 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Viana do Castelo beaches

Every Viana do Castelo beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

20 beaches listed · 20 of 20 scored live

  1. Praia Fluvial São Simão

    Viana do Castelo

    4.5Fairtomorrow

    2.6 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C59°F water.

    • Water15°C59°F
    • Air11°C51°F
    • Wind3 km/h2 mph
    • Waves2.6 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  2. Praia de Amorosa

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  3. Castelo de Neiva - panoramio

    Praia de Castelo do Neiva

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Portugal no mês de Julho de Dois Mil e Catorze P7200199

    Praia de Lordelo

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Timelapse

    Praia do Aquário

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking

  6. Praia do Cabedelo

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Forte de Santiago da Barra (2)

    Praia do Coral

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  8. Viana do Castelo, Portugal - January 2024

    Praia Fluvial de Castelo do Neiva

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Viana do Castelo City Portugal

    Praia Fluvial de Viana do Castelo

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking

  10. Praia Rodanho - zona de Naturista tolerado

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    2.8 m9 ft waves, light wind and 15°C58°F water.

    • Water15°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind4 km/h3 mph
    • Waves2.8 m9 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 9 am to 12 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. Azenhas de Vilar de Mouros

    Praia Fluvial das Azenhas

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    3.6 m12 ft waves, light wind and 14°C57°F water.

    • Water14°C57°F
    • Air11°C52°F
    • Wind6 km/h3 mph
    • Waves3.6 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 12 pm to 3 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  12. Paçô beach, Viana do Castelo

    Paçô beach

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    3.5 m11 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves3.5 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  13. Fauna in the protected area facing the beach, Praia de Paçô

    Praia da Arda

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    3.5 m11 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves3.5 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  14. Forte do Cão - Vila Praia de Âncora - Portugal 🇵🇹

    Praia de Afife

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    3.5 m11 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves3.5 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Janela Praia de Carreço

    Praia de Carreço

    Viana do Castelo

    4.3Fairtomorrow

    3.5 m11 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air13°C56°F
    • Wind9 km/h5 mph
    • Waves3.5 m11 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  16. Praia de Pedras Ruivas - Portugal 🇵🇹

    Pedras Ruivas

    Viana do Castelo

    4.0Fairtomorrow

    3.8 m12 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves3.8 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • Free parking
  17. Ancora

    Praia da Duna do Caldeirão

    Viana do Castelo

    4.0Fairtomorrow

    3.8 m12 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves3.8 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • Lifeguards
  18. TimelapsePraia de Vila Praia de Áncora (Caminha, Portugal)

    Praia de Vila Praia de Âncora

    Viana do Castelo

    4.0Fairtomorrow

    3.8 m12 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves3.8 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • Lifeguards
    • Wheelchair access
  19. Aerial photograph of Forte do Cão (1)

    Praia do Forte do Cão

    Viana do Castelo

    4.0Fairtomorrow

    3.8 m12 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves3.8 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • Lifeguards
    • Free parking

  20. Praia Fluvial da Junqueira

    Viana do Castelo

    4.0Fairtomorrow

    3.8 m12 ft waves, light wind and 14°C58°F water.

    • Water14°C58°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind7 km/h4 mph
    • Waves3.8 m12 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 11 am to 2 pm tomorrow
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Viana do Castelo beaches with live score pins

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Viana do Castelo beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Viana do Castelo right now?

Praia Fluvial São Simão has the top Beach Score tomorrow: 4.5 Fair, with 3 km/h (2 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Viana do Castelo today?

Sea water is 14 to 15°C (57 to 59°F) across the 20 scored beaches. The warmest is Praia Fluvial São Simão, at 15°C (59°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Viana do Castelo right now?

Praia Fluvial São Simão has the smallest waves, at 2.6 m (9 ft) with 3 km/h (2 mph) of wind.

Which Viana do Castelo beaches have lifeguards?

4 of 20 listed beaches are tagged with lifeguards on OpenStreetMap, including Praia da Duna do Caldeirão, Praia de Vila Praia de Âncora and Praia do Aquário. Tags can be out of date, so follow the posted flags and staff on the day.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Viana do Castelo today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 5 pm, at 5.5 Good, and the strongest stretch runs 5 pm to 6 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Viana do Castelo?

All 20 beaches in our data for Viana do Castelo are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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