Playa A Marosa
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Burela · Lugo

Playa A Marosa

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water17 °CDaily high21 °CUV5WavesRoughHigh tide15:40Low tide21:46JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity63%
WindE 4 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesRough

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 · 215°Water temperature17 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Burela
Today13:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Today16:00☁20°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Today22:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00≋17°Mist☂ 65% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ S 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind E at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ light Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 61–91% ≈ rough ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 71–93% ≈ rough ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 25°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 81–89% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Rough

Water temperature17 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:40Today · 4.36 m
↓ Bajamar21:46Today · 0.56 m
↑ Pleamar03:57Tomorrow · 4.21 m
↓ Bajamar10:02Tomorrow · 0.6 m
↑ Pleamar16:15Tomorrow · 4.37 m
↓ Bajamar22:21Tomorrow · 0.58 m
↑ Pleamar04:32Tuesday 29 · 4.21 m
↓ Bajamar10:39Tuesday 29 · 0.64 m

Predicción de referencia: Burela · 2.8 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:40 and low tide at 21:46.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11200902M27902A1
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
21/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Not classified99 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL110 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/05/2023Not classified9 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 21/09/2025. 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 Marosa is a semi-urban beach in Burela, appreciated for the tranquillity of its 250-metre length and 50-metre width. White sand extends along a semi-urban frontage, with a promenade and vegetation, while moderate waves maintain an intermediate character. Occupancy is medium, and the surroundings provide services for a comfortable stay, such as food outlets and a children’s area. It is easily reached on foot from the coastal road, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles, showers and toilets.

Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Children’s area
MarinaClub Náutico de Foz

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de Foz marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital da Costa · 2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ctra. de la Costa.

Location

Directions

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