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Water17 °CDaily high21 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:15Low tide21:23JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity72%
WindE 3 km/hGusts 6 km/h
Water17 °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 wind3 km/h · 348°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 A Pobra do Caramiñal
Today13:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today16:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Today22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00≋17°Mist☂ 5% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁16°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁16°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂17°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂19°Cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀21°Clear☂ 60% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ S 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind E at 3 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 17°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 64–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudy with rainAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ light Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 78–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 76–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 14°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ 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 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

↑ Pleamar15:15Today · 3.71 m
↓ Bajamar21:23Today · 0.29 m
↑ Pleamar03:33Tomorrow · 3.57 m
↓ Bajamar09:37Tomorrow · 0.3 m
↑ Pleamar15:51Tomorrow · 3.71 m
↓ Bajamar21:58Tomorrow · 0.3 m
↑ Pleamar04:09Tuesday 29 · 3.58 m
↓ Bajamar10:15Tuesday 29 · 0.32 m

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:15 and low tide at 21:23.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100067M15067A1
E. coli9 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci20 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
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
27/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Not classified190 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2023Not classified10 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 classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2023Not classified120 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/05/2023Not 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 15/09/2025. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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