SkyOvercast with light rain
Oleiros · A Coruña
Playa de Atalaya
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
32 mSand / Gravel
Water15 °CDaily high17 °CUV2High tide04:30Low tide22:15JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Bastiagueiro · 1.6 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind1 km/h · 158°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 15 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 15 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 14°High 17°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 5 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 82–99% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 12°High 17°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 85–100% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 89–91% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Overcast with rain
Low 9°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Atalaya is a minimal beach of sand and gravel located at Punta do Corbo, opposite Santa Cruz castle. Its 32-metre length and 17-metre width, low use and calm waters define an isolated beach within an urban frontage. The listing also states that it is naturist. Access on foot is difficult, although there is parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an interurban bus 500 metres away; it has bins and cleaning, with Puerto de Santa Cruz as the nautical reference.
Length32 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width17 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeWhite / GoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicNaturism
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Santa Cruz (Oleiros) marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus · 500 m away
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityComplejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC) · 7.5 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Rúa do Mar / AC-173.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de AtalayaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de AtalayaWhere to stay
near Playa de Atalaya
1
Noa BoutiqueAvenida Concepción Arenal 51, Oleiros
320 mapprox.
2
Porto CoboRúa María Soliña 2, Santa Cruz
508 mapprox.
3
Apartahotel Attica21 As GalerasRúa Antonio J. de Sucre 17
1.2 kmapprox.
4
AFTER Surf HotelAvenida Ernesto Che Guevara 117
1.8 kmapprox.
5
Hotel PescadorAvenida Ernesto Che Guevara 81C
2.4 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de AtalayaAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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