São Torpes

16.1°C Water temp · Jun 8

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 16.1°C

Satellite image of SÃO TORPES — Satellite image © Esri

São Torpes is a coastal bathing water on the moderately exposed mesotidal Atlantic coast with a tidal regime of 3.5 m. During the bathing season, the site experiences average rainfall of 7.9 mm, average air temperature of 21.3 °C, predominant northwest winds, and approximately 10 daily hours of sunshine. The sandy beach is approximately 350 m wide.

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Water

Coastal water body designated PTCOST13, type moderately exposed mesotidal Atlantic coast with tidal regime of 3.5 m. Beach front width of 350 m.

Location

Municipality of Sines. Monitoring point coordinates: Longitude -8.807730°, Latitude 37.925324° (ETRS89 coordinate system EPSG:4258).

Season

June 14 to September 14 (2025 season). Monthly sampling frequency.

Water Quality

Water quality classification in 2024 complies with Decreto-Lei nº 135/09. The bathing water is not subject to any negative influence affecting its microbiological quality. No pollution episodes are expected. No days of bathing advisories or prohibitions due to short-term pollution occurred during the 2024 bathing season.

Risks

Short-term pollution (duration less than or equal to 72 hours) is unlikely or low risk. Potential for proliferation of cyanobacteria, macroalgae, and phytoplankton is unlikely.