SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Ribeira · A Coruña
Playa de Gavoteira de Fontan
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
300 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:16Low tide22:01JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Coroso · 2.4 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind16 km/h · 152°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 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy 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 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 15°High 16°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 89–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 15°High 16°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 16 km/h Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 88–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain
Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 93–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with rain
Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ 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 Gavoteira de Fontan is an urban beach of golden sand reaching 300 metres in length, although it is only 5 metres wide. The seafront promenade, anchorage and calm waters define its relationship with the urban frontage, where occupancy is medium. It is easily reached on foot or by car and there is parking for fewer than 50 vehicles. The record also lists toilets, foot showers, cleaning, a tourist office and a connection with Puerto Deportivo de Ribeira.
Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width5 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Ribeira marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal da Barbanza · 5 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and a bus connection.
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 Gavoteira de FontanDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Gavoteira de FontanWhere to stay
near Playa de Gavoteira de FontanParking
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