Playa Castiñeiras
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Playa Castiñeiras

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

480 mSand
Daily high16 °CUV2High tide04:16Low tide22:01JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 19:00Reference sea area: Playa Coroso · 4.4 km

Now

Forecast for 19:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity89%
WindE 11 km/hGusts 21 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 Ribeira
Today18:00☂16°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today21:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁15°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow15:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow21:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Friday 1300:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ S 9 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ NE 9 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, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 15°High 16°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 89–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 16°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 16 km/h Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 88–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 93–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/09/2026NÁYADE · 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
20/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
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
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 20/09/2026. 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 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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