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Ferrol · A Coruña
Playa de Medote
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
130 mSand / Rock
Water15 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:33Low tide22:19JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa San Xurxo · 3.9 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 wind9 km/h · 178°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 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 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Cloudy
Low 14°High 18°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 6 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 78–94% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast with rain
Low 13°High 17°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 4 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 87–96% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
High cloud
Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 87–99% ◉ Water 13° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with rain
Low 11°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ 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 Medote is an isolated cove 130 metres long and 25 metres wide, where golden sand and rock lie against a cliff landscape protected as a Special Protection Area (SPA) and a Site of Community Importance (SCI). The area is windy and has strong waves, although occupancy remains low; the listing describes it as a site accessed by car. It is reached from the Ponzos turn-off on the DP-3603, with parking for fewer than 50 spaces and an interurban bus stop 2 kilometres away. It shares parking and facilities with Playa de Ponzos, including toilets, showers, foot-washing facilities and cleaning.
Length130 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typedoradaPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Ferrol marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusIntercity bus · 2 km away
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Arquitecto Marcide · 13 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from DP-3603. Desvío Ponzos.
Location
Directions
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