Porto do Son · A Coruña

Playa A Gafa

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

80 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high19 °CUV5High tide15:15Low tide21:24JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Coira · 1.2 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain85%
Humidity62%
WindS 1 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water16 °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 · 167°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 Porto do Son
Today13:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Today16:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today19:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Today22:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 5% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁16°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁16°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁17°High cloud☂ 55% · ↝ N 1 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁19°High cloud · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ S 24 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 85% chance of rain and wind S at 1 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 17°High 19°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 62–98% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NW · 4 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 72–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 35 km/h Gusts 60 km/h Humidity 70–86% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test23/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100071M15071N1
E. coli9 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci9 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
23/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2025No published assessment75 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
09/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025No published assessment150 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
27/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2025No published assessment42 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
17/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
03/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
20/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
07/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
24/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025No published assessment53 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
10/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025No published assessment64 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
21/05/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
24/09/2024Not classified75 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 23/09/2025. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa A Gafa is a small semi-urban beach located beside Club Náutico de Portosín. Its 80-metre length and 20-metre width consist of white sand, with usually high occupancy and moderate waves. The surroundings retain a semi-urban character and the beach has a direct connection with nautical activities through the club. It is easily accessible on foot or by car from the C-550, with an interurban bus service between Noia and Ribeira. The cleaning service completes the basic facilities.

Length80 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Cleaning service
Sailing club
MarinaReal Club Náutico Portosín

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies a nautical club and the nearby Real Club Náutico Portosín marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus, Noia - Riveira

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal da Barbanza · 19 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

Directions

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