Burela · Lugo

Playa Ril

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

96 mSand / Rock
Water15 °CDaily high19 °CUV2High tide04:39Low tide22:27JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa A Marosa · 0.8 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity80%
WindS 12 km/hGusts 26 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 · 175°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 Burela
Today17:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Today20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today23:00☁16°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂14°Mostly cloudy with light rain · ↝ S 4 km/h
Friday 1305:00≋15°Niebla · ↝ E 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 16°High 19°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 67–87% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 13°High 17°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 3 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 78–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Niebla

Low 14°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 20 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 89–94% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11200902M27902D1
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 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified31 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 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
17/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 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 Ril is near the urban centre of Burela, although the listing classifies it as isolated. Its 96-metre length combines white sand and rock on a cliff frontage, with a promenade and vegetation, while calm waters and medium occupancy complete its profile. It is a small space, but access on foot from the coastal road is easy. It has parking for fewer than 50 vehicles, showers, cleaning, danger signs and lifeguard services.

Length96 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding 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
MarinaClub Náutico de Foz

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de Foz marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · 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 da Costa · 2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ctra. de la Costa.

Location

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