Vilanova de Arousa · Pontevedra

Playa de O Rial

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

100 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high20 °CUV5High tide15:14Low tide21:21JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa de As Sinas · 1.3 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain60%
Humidity67%
WindE 4 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind4 km/h · 104°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Vilanova de Arousa
Today13:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Today16:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Today19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00≋17°Mist☂ 0% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁16°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁16°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow13:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀22°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 70% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ S 20 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 60% chance of rain and wind E at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 17°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 67–94% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 70% ↝ S · 1 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 75–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 40 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 69–85% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de O Rial is a very narrow beach, only 2 metres wide and 100 metres long, situated in a shellfish-farming area beside the Centro Experimental del Plan Marisquero de Galicia. The golden-sand beach lies in semi-urban surroundings with vegetation, calm waters and low occupancy. Access on foot is easy from the CC-550, with an interurban connection between Vilagarcía, Vilanova and Cambados. Marina de Vilagarcía is the stated nautical reference.

Length100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width2 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
MarinaMarina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus (Vilagarcía - Vilanova - Cambados)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital do Salnés · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from CC-550.

Location

Directions

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