Albufeira's beaches today

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   It's still there!  https://albufeira.com/webcam/solemar/

High tide has just passed. Next high tide 18:34hrs. The sea is less rough than on Friday and Saturday.

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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Albufeira's beaches today Posted: 08/February/2026 at 08:39
	It's still there! https://albufeira.com/webcam/solemar/ High tide has just passed. Next high tide 18:34hrs. The sea is less rough than on Friday and Saturday.
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AJSUGGY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/April/2020 Status: Offline Points: 255	Post Options Post Reply Quote AJSUGGY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07/February/2026 at 16:42
	Its lost a couple of supporting posts at the front. The previous day they were swinging free.
	suggy

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	It looks worse than yesterday.

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 07/February/2026 at 08:02
	Webcam view this morning.
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mrandyd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Regular Joined: 04/November/2008 Location: Birmingham Status: Offline Points: 234	Post Options Post Reply Quote mrandyd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/February/2026 at 20:49
	On the webcam there is a JCB type digger working in the dark and in the edge of the waves working around Roca, must be serious

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/February/2026 at 16:32
	Some pictures taken this afternoon. There is some minor damage around the pinnacle end of the beach. The sea wasn't particularly rough, but the waves were almost reaching the Roca restaurant. Near the pier, the waves were reaching right to the base of the cliff, something I have not seen in a long time. Some appreciate the big waves! Sorry if this you, couldn't resist taking this picture!
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AJSUGGY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/April/2020 Status: Offline Points: 255	Post Options Post Reply Quote AJSUGGY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/February/2026 at 10:15
	Just looked on webcam and the JCB,s are out piling sand up. next high tide it will all be gone again. The sea always wins in the end.
	suggy

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 06/February/2026 at 07:16
	I wasn't able to see for myself yesterday, but was told that the restaurant was being hit by waves. We have another stormy weekend ahead. Sand was being piled up to try to create at least a temporary barrier. I shall go see for myself later today.
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AJSUGGY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/April/2020 Status: Offline Points: 255	Post Options Post Reply Quote AJSUGGY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05/February/2026 at 14:54
	I though it was about 4 million. I wonder how much it would cost today. If this weather keeps up, how long will the beach restaurant survive?
	suggy

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05/February/2026 at 07:40
	It was 15 years ago that the beach was made wider and deeper by dredging sand offshore and pumping it across. The cost was I believe in the region of 4 million Euros part financed by central government as were similar projects along the coast. Before then, high seas used to come right up to the cliffs, which were being eroded at a rapid rate. Work also included removing a lot of loose sandstone and generally stabilising the cliffs. Since then the sand has naturally re-established itself, but as you say this might not be the case after these weeks of unprecedented weather. Apparently January 2026 was the wettest Januaryfor 25 years.
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AJSUGGY Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11/April/2020 Status: Offline Points: 255	Post Options Post Reply Quote AJSUGGY Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04/February/2026 at 15:37
	Hi Cubcur. What year did the council pump a load of sand on to the beach and what was the cost. As it looks like they will have to repeat it as most of the beach by the lift has disappeared.
	suggy

cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04/February/2026 at 08:47
	A wet and windy evening, Tuesday 3rd February.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14/January/2026 at 11:35
	A rare sunny day, but not very warm! A few people were enjoying a walk on the beach last Sunday afternoon.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29/December/2025 at 14:03
	Sunday afternoon, 28th December. Fairly cold and windy, with heavy showers passing by. The stage for the New Year's Eve event is being built. The view across the old town centre, with the Sol e Mar hotel and parish church in the foreground.
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cubsur Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 26/January/2006 Status: Offline Points: 27929	Post Options Post Reply Quote cubsur Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28/November/2025 at 07:41
	Repair work under way near the Sol e Mar hotel following the recent fall of rock.
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