Playa Basteira
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Cariño · A Coruña

Playa Basteira

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

516 mCobbles / Rock / Gravel / Sand
Daily high18 °CUV2High tide04:45Low tide22:30JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 19:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity84%
WindNW 5 km/hGusts 18 km/h
Maximum UV2

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Cariño
Today18:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Today21:00≋15°Mist☂ 80% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow00:00≋14°Mist☂ 90% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂14°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂15°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁14°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☁15°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 1 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Friday 1300:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Friday 1303:00≋14°Mist · ↝ N 8 km/h
Friday 1306:00≋14°Mist · ↝ NE 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 19:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind NW at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 15°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 3 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 76–98% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 14°High 17°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 1 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 83–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 20 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 95–99% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 5 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100901M15901H1
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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2024Not 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 14/09/2026. 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 Basteira is known for its calm waters and the breakwater separating it from La Concha to the north. The urban coast combines cobbles, rock, gravel and golden sand on a beach 516 metres long and 30 metres wide, accompanied by a seafront promenade and vegetation. Occupancy is medium, and access is possible on foot, by car or by boat, although the pedestrian route is listed as difficult. There is parking for more than 100 vehicles, as well as showers, food services, a children's area and anchorage.

Length516 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / Rock / Gravel / SandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Cariño

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Cariño marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus Ferrol - Gijón / FEVE, Mera · 12 km away

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff · 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 Arquitecto Marcide · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from DP-6121.

Location

Directions

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