Playa Porto Cubelo
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Playa Porto Cubelo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:19Low tide22:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de Carnota · 3.8 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity89%
WindE 12 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water17 °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 wind2 km/h · 162°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 Carnota
Today17:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today20:00◐15°Partly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋15°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁15°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 90% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 16 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Cloudy · ↝ E 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 15 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 15 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 12 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°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 22 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 85–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain

Low 14°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 6 km/h Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 13°High 15°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 91–93% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 12°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100020M15020D1
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
15/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2025Not classified20 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified150 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2024Not classified20 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 15/09/2026. 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 Porto Cubelo forms part of a group of five small contiguous beaches—Mar de Lira, Portocubelo, Tras de Punta, Porto Ancho and Gabota—described as rustic and little frequented. Its white beach measures 200 metres long and 20 metres wide, with a semi-urban frontage, vegetation and a setting included in the Natura 2000 Network. Calm waters complete the secluded character of the place, accompanied by a seafront promenade. It is accessed by car via the C-550; the beach also has parking for people with reduced mobility, showers and a food service.

Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink

Facilities and comfort

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

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Virxe da Xunqueira · 33 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from C-550.

Location

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