Porto do Son · A Coruña

Playa A Gafa

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

80 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high15 °CUV2High tide04:16Low tide22:02JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Coira · 1.2 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity91%
WindSE 11 km/hGusts 25 km/h
Water17 °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 wind16 km/h · 183°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 Porto do Son
Today17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Today20:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today23:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁14°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 95% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Cloudy · ↝ E 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 15 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 15 °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 15 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 15°High 15°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 16 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with rain

Low 14°High 15°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 82–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 93–97% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · 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
22/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Not classified87 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
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
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 22/09/2026. 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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