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Ponteceso · A Coruña
Playa de Barra do Medio
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,500 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high17 °CUV2High tide04:29Low tide22:14JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Balarés · 1.2 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 wind12 km/h · 186°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 and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 14°High 17°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 7 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 82–93% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 13°High 17°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 75–97% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Mostly cloudy with light rain
Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NE · 20 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 93–96% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 9°High 18°
☂ 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 Barra do Medio has a highly characteristic dune area at the mouth of the Anllóns river, encompassing several beaches within an estuary and wetland. The group reaches 1,500 metres in length and 300 metres in width, with golden sand, vegetation and protection from the Site of Community Importance (SCI). The landscape includes a habitat for migratory species, while the record warns of strong currents. It is easily accessed on foot from the AC-424; the interurban route is 0.5 km away.
Length1,500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width300 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingWetlandSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusIntercity bus · 0,5 km away
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Virxe da Xunqueira
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from AC-424 Ponteceso - Corme.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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