Playa Castiñeiras
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Ribeira · A Coruña

Playa Castiñeiras

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

480 mSand
Daily high20 °CUV5High tide15:15Low tide21:23JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Coroso · 4.4 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity73%
WindN 7 km/hGusts 14 km/h
Maximum UV5

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 · 11°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Ribeira
Today14:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Today20:00≋19°Mist☂ 45% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Today23:00≋18°Mist☂ 45% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋17°Mist☂ 40% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00≋16°Mist☂ 40% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁21°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ SE 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, 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, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 17°High 20°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 9 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 65–94% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 16°High 21°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 50% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 78–100% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 45 km/h Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100073M15073R1
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
09/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Not classified9 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 classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/06/2023Not classified42 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 SIN CLASIFICAR 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 Castiñeiras is an urban beach with 480 metres of golden sand, mainly visited by local residents. The seafront promenade, vegetation, calm waters and immediate proximity to the port of Castiñeiras form its landscape. Its width of 20 metres maintains a defined coastal profile with medium occupancy. Access is on foot or by car, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and interurban transport. It has showers, cleaning, food and drink services and anchorage.

Length480 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Ribeira

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

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

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal da Barbanza · 6 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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