Playa A Rapadoira
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Foz · Lugo

Playa A Rapadoira

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

270 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water16 °CDaily high22 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:44Low tide21:51JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity58%
WindNE 8 km/hGusts 17 km/h
Water16 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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°Water temperature16 °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 Foz
Today14:00☁20°High cloud☂ 75% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today17:00☁20°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Today23:00≋17°Mist☂ 85% · ↝ W 1 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋16°Mist☂ 55% · ↝ NW 1 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁22°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐17°Partly cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐16°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ SW 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind NE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 85% ↝ light Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 54–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 23°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 68–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 27°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 86–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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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

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

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

Water temperature16 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:44Today · 4.09 m
↓ Bajamar21:51Today · 0.25 m
↑ Pleamar04:01Tomorrow · 3.99 m
↓ Bajamar10:09Tomorrow · 0.28 m
↑ Pleamar16:21Tomorrow · 4.13 m
↓ Bajamar22:28Tomorrow · 0.25 m
↑ Pleamar04:38Tuesday 29 · 4.01 m
↓ Bajamar10:48Tuesday 29 · 0.29 m

Predicción de referencia: Foz · 1 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:44 and low tide at 21:51.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11200019M27019E1
E. coli324 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci42 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
22/09/2025Not classified324 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified64 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified410 NMP/100 mL160 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
15/08/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Not classified75 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2023Not classified87 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/06/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2023Not 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 22/09/2025. 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

In the centre of Foz, Playa A Rapadoira is an urban white-sand beach whose shape is defined by its 270 metres of length and up to 340 metres of width. The coastal frontage is urban, with a seafront promenade, vegetation and ZEPA protection, and the usual conditions include moderate waves. Its family character is linked to extensive facilities and adapted infrastructure, including an amphibious chair and assisted bathing. Access is easy on foot, and there are more than 100 parking spaces, as well as toilets, showers and nautical services.

Length270 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width340 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sailing club
Sports area
Surfing area
MarinaClub Náutico de Foz

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area, a nautical club and the nearby Club Náutico de Foz marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season
+
First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital da Costa · 13 km

Access and accessibility

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

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