Burela · Lugo

Playa O Cantiño

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

100 mSand
Daily high20 °CUV5High tide15:40Low tide21:46JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa A Marosa · 4.2 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain95%
Humidity62%
WindN 7 km/hGusts 19 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 wind4 km/h · 215°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 Burela
Today14:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today17:00☁19°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°High cloud☂ 65% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 65% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ S 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 95% 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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High cloud

Low 18°High 20°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 95% ↝ E · 2 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 61–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 17°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 6 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 71–93% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 81–89% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11200902M27902C1
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
16/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/05/2023Not 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 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 16/09/2025. 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 O Cantiño is a small semi-urban beach in Burela, 100 metres long and 11 metres wide. White sand occupies a narrow strip before a mountain setting, accompanied by a promenade and vegetation, and usually subject to moderate waves. The high number of visitors from the area contrasts with its limited dimensions. It is easily reached on foot via the coastal road and by interurban bus; it has showers, cleaning, litter bins and a children’s area.

Length100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width11 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Children’s area
MarinaClub Náutico de Foz

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de Foz marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital da Costa · 3 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from Ctra. de la Costa.

Location

Directions

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