SkyOvercast with light rain
Valdés · Asturias
Playa de Carretón
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
300 mCobbles
Water16 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:28JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de Primera y Segunda de Luarca · 3.5 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 wind8 km/h · 17°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 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 13°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 75–89% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 13°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 6 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 82–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Mostly cloudy
Low 13°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 88–93% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Humidity 75–90% ☀ 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 Carretón, also called Cabretón, is an isolated beach of rounded stones before a cliff and surrounded by vegetation. It measures 300 metres long and 25 metres wide, forms part of Paisaje Protegido de la Costa Occidental and is included in a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA) and a Site of Community Importance (SCI). Strong waves, low use and difficult access on foot define its character. Entry is from the N-634, with no beach facilities described in the listing; Luarca is given as the port reference.
Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Luarca marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Jarrio · 22 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include access from N-634.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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