SkyHigh cloud
Foz · Lugo
Playa de Orxal
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
94 mCobbles / Rock / Gravel / Sand
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:40Low tide21:46JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa de Arealonga · 2.7 km
Now
Forecast for 13:00
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 wind5 km/h · 272°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 15% chance of rain and wind NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 17°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NE · 3 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 54–99% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
High cloud
Low 16°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 68–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 86–98% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
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 Orxal is an isolated rocky beach 94 metres long, with a listed width of 15 metres and a stated range of 10 to 25 metres. Its composition combines cobbles, rock, gravel and white sand, beneath a cliff face with vegetation. The waters have moderate waves and occupancy is low. It is easy to reach on foot from the coastal road; there are litter bins and a connection with Club Náutico de Foz.
Length94 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / Rock / Gravel / SandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de Foz marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital da Costa · 7 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from Ctra. de la Costa.
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
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