Playa O Touro
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Ribeira · A Coruña

Playa O Touro

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

10 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:16Low tide22:01JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Coroso · 2.6 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity92%
WindE 16 km/hGusts 30 km/h
Water17 °C
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 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain 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 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C, water temperature around 17 °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% ◉ Water 17° ☀ 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% ◉ Water 16° ☀ 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% ◉ Water 16° ☀ 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 test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100073M15073D1
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
14/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Not 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 14/09/2026. 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 O Touro is a small urban beach in Ribeira, with a length and width of 10 metres. The golden sand opens onto an urban frontage and offers calm waters, with medium occupancy. It is easily accessible on foot or by car, with signposted access and parking for fewer than 50 vehicles. Although the description presents it as lacking facilities and services, the description records foot-washing facilities and cleaning, two practical features associated with everyday use of the beach.

Length10 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 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 facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Foot showers
Cleaning service
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Ribeira

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include foot showers and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Ribeira marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal da Barbanza · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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