Foz · Lugo

Playa de Orxal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

94 mCobbles / Rock / Gravel / Sand
Water14 °CDaily high19 °CUV2High tide04:39Low tide22:27JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Directions →
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de Arealonga · 2.7 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
☂
SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity88%
WindE 3 km/hGusts 7 km/h
Water14 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind7 km/h · 208°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Foz
Today17:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Today20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Today23:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁13°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂13°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00≋15°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow20:00≋14°Niebla☂ 85% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁14°High cloud · ↝ W 2 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ W 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 14 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

☁

Overcast

Low 15°High 19°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 1 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 70–95% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☂

Overcast with light rain

Low 13°High 17°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 83–100% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☁

Cloudy

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 92–97% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

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 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

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
MarinaClub Náutico de Foz

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

Open directions in Google Maps

Practical ideas for your visit

Near this beach

Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.

About these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.

A few kilometres away

Nearby beaches

Foz

Playa Os Xuncos

0.1 kmfrom this beach
☀ 17 °C · overcast with light rain◉ Water 14 °C
View conditions and facilities →
Foz

Playa de Area da Fame

0.4 kmfrom this beach
☀ 17 °C · overcast with light rain◉ Water 14 °C
View conditions and facilities →
Playa As Polas
Foz

Playa As Polas

0.4 kmfrom this beach
☀ 17 °C · overcast with light rain★ Blue Flag ◉ Water 14 °C
View conditions and facilities →
Foz

Playa de Gralleira

0.6 kmfrom this beach
☀ 17 °C · overcast with light rain◉ Water 14 °C
View conditions and facilities →
Foz

Playa de San Pedro de Cangas

0.9 kmfrom this beach
☀ 17 °C · overcast with light rain◉ Water 14 °C
View conditions and facilities →
Foz

Playa Areoura

2.6 kmfrom this beach
☀ 17 °C · overcast with light rain★ Blue Flag
View conditions and facilities →