Zona Urbana Sul Ii

21.3°C Water temp · Jul 23

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 21.3°C

Satellite image of ZONA URBANA SUL II — Satellite image © Esri

Zona Urbana Sul II is an urban beach with intensive use, encompassing three beach fronts: Redonda/Leixão, Loulé, and Redonda. It features an extensive sand strip bordered by an urban sidewalk. The beach is located in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim in the Ave river basin.

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Water

Coastal water body designated PTCOST2, part of the Ave river basin.

Location

Municipality of Póvoa de Varzim. Monitoring point coordinates: latitude 41.378766°, longitude -8.769352°.

Season

June 14th to September 14th, 2025.

Water Quality

Water quality is classified according to Decreto-Lei n.º 135/2009 (amended by Decreto-Lei n.º 113/2012). Sampling frequency is weekly. No days of bathing restrictions due to short-term pollution occurred during the 2024 bathing season. Potential microbiological pollution sources include faecal contamination from the rainwater network or the fishing harbor.

Risks

Short-term pollution is unlikely but may occur due to rainwater network contamination or ship spills. Cyanobacteria proliferation potential is moderate with historical occurrence of blooms. Macroalgae and phytoplankton proliferation potential is low with no historical occurrence.