Fuseta-Ria

18.4°C Water temp · Jun 8

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 18.4°C

Satellite image of FUSETA-RIA — Satellite image © Esri

Coastal bathing water located on a beach with restricted use in the Natural Park of Ria Formosa. The beach is designated within Natura 2000 and RAMSAR sites due to its association with sensitive natural systems. The immersed sandy substrate may contain mud and hollows. Ocean currents are particularly noticeable during tidal transitions.

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Water

Ria Formosa coastal water body (WB4). Beach length: 245 metres. Tidal range: 3.4 metres. Mean wave height: 0.5 metres. Predominant wind direction: east to southeast.

Location

Fuseta, Olhão Municipality, Algarve, Portugal. Monitoring point coordinates: Latitude 37.0507°, Longitude -7.7421° (ETRS 89).

Season

1 June to 30 September 2025. Monthly sampling frequency.

Water Quality

Water quality classification for 2024 complies with Decreto-Lei 135/09. Microbiological contamination may occur due to malfunction of sanitation infrastructures, rainwater drainage systems, or heavy rainfall events causing surface run-off and overflows. Bathing was advised against or prohibited on 1 day in 2024 due to short-term pollution events.

Risks

Ocean currents, especially during tidal changes. Potential microbiological contamination from sanitation infrastructures and rainwater drainage systems. Macroalgae proliferation is common. Cyanobacteria and phytoplankton proliferation are unlikely.