Playa Doniños

Ferrol · A Coruña

Playa Doniños

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,700 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water15 °CDaily high18 °CUV2WavesRoughHigh tide04:33Low tide22:19JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity82%
WindSE 7 km/hGusts 18 km/h
Water15 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesRough

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 wind9 km/h · 178°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 Ferrol
Today16:00☁17°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today19:00☁15°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today22:00☁14°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁14°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁14°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁14°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂13°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁16°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐16°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁15°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁14°High cloud · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ NE 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 14°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 78–94% ≈ rough ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 87–96% ≈ rough ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 13°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 80% ↝ moderado Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 87–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 11°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ 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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Rough

Water temperature15 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:19Today · 1.07 m
↑ Pleamar04:33Tomorrow · 3.77 m
↓ Bajamar10:45Tomorrow · 1.07 m
↑ Pleamar16:52Tomorrow · 3.49 m
↓ Bajamar22:52Tomorrow · 1.2 m
↑ Pleamar05:08Friday 13 · 3.65 m
↓ Bajamar11:22Friday 13 · 1.2 m
↑ Pleamar17:27Friday 13 · 3.33 m

Predicción de referencia: Ferrol · 6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 15 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:33 and low tide at 22:19.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100036M15036A1
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 classified10 NMP/100 mL9 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 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 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2024Not 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 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 Doniños stands out for the breadth of its beach and the dune setting that accompanies it. The beach reaches 1,900 metres in length and 50 metres in width, with golden sand, vegetation and an isolated frontage within a ZEPA/SCI protected area. Surf-related activities feature prominently in its official observations, while the seafront promenade runs through this coastal landscape. Access is by car via the DP-3607 and DP-3608 roads, with more than 100 parking spaces; there are also showers, a surfing area and a food service.

Length1,700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Children’s area
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Ferrol

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Ferrol marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus · 0 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 · 13 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from DP-3607, DP-3608.

Location

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