Ferrol · A Coruña

Playa Esmelle

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

160 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water15 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:33Low tide22:19JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa San Xurxo · 1.1 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity84%
WindSE 11 km/hGusts 18 km/h
Water15 °C
Maximum UV2

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°Valid 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
Today17:00☁17°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Today23:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁14°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ E 1 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁13°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 1 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00⚡17°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀16°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁14°Cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁14°High cloud · ↝ NE 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, 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 SE at 11 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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Cloudy

Low 14°High 18°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 6 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 78–94% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with rain

Low 13°High 17°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 4 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 87–96% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 87–99% ◉ Water 13° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · 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

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100036M15036H2
E. coli9 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci9 NMP/100 mL
View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
20/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Not classified9 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 mL9 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified20 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

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.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Esmelle shares its bed with Playa de San Jorge, from which it is separated by the O Xuncal stream. It is an isolated fine-sand beach, 160 metres long and 100 metres wide, facing a dune landscape protected as a Special Protection Area for Birds (SPA) and Site of Community Importance (SCI). Vegetation and the broad frontage accompany a stretch with high occupancy and open-beach conditions. It is accessible by car from the DP-3606, with more than 100 parking spaces and an interurban bus service nearby. Facilities include toilets, showers, foot-washing showers, bins and cleaning services; a campsite and picnic area are also nearby.

Reviewed editorial content
Length160 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width100 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 characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Ferrol

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Ferrol marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus · 0,5 m 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 · 14 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from DP-3606.

Location

Directions

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