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Water15 °CDaily high17 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:16Low tide22:01JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity94%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 12 km/h
Water15 °C
Maximum UV2
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 wind13 km/h · 182°Water temperature15 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of A Pobra do Caramiñal
Today16:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Today19:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today22:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁14°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow13:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow16:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Friday 1301:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain · ↝ S 12 km/h
Friday 1304:00⚡15°Cloudy with thunderstorm y light rain · ↝ S 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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 NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 56 km/h Humidity 91–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 89–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 17°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 96–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 90–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature15 °C

WindRough

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:01Today · 0.78 m
↑ Pleamar04:16Tomorrow · 3.3 m
↓ Bajamar10:27Tomorrow · 0.76 m
↑ Pleamar16:36Tomorrow · 3.01 m
↓ Bajamar22:35Tomorrow · 0.9 m
↑ Pleamar04:51Friday 13 · 3.2 m
↓ Bajamar11:04Friday 13 · 0.88 m
↑ Pleamar17:13Friday 13 · 2.88 m

Predicción de referencia: Santa Uxía de Ribeíra (Ría de Arousa) · 6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 15 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:16 and low tide at 22:01.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100067M15067A1
E. coli10 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
14/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified75 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified99 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified111 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Not classified207 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Not classified150 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2024Not classified110 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not classified10 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 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 14/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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