Ribadeo · Lugo

Playa Rocas Blancas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

44 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high19 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:31JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity87%
WindSW 2 km/hGusts 4 km/h
Water16 °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 wind7 km/h · 191°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 Ribadeo
Today17:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today23:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁15°Cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂16°Mostly cloudy with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀14°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁14°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ C 0 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, 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 SW at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 16 °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% ↝ E · 7 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 67–90% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 14°High 17°
MorningOvercastAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 79–99% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 89–96% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 19°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test13/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11200051M27051E1
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
13/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/07/2026Not classified99 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified240 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2024Not classified120 NMP/100 mL42 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 13/09/2026. 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 Rocas Blancas is a small, isolated beach in Ribadeo, near the lighthouse, 44 metres long and with a width listed as between 15 and 50 metres. It consists of white sand and opens onto a cliff frontage accompanied by vegetation and a promenade. Its usual waters are calm and occupancy is listed as low. It is easily reached on foot from the LU-140, with fewer than 50 parking spaces. It has showers, foot-wash facilities, litter bins, cleaning and a connection with the Real Club Náutico de Ribadeo.

Length44 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant 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
MarinaReal Club Náutico de Ribadeo

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Real Club Náutico de Ribadeo marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital da Costa · 35 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from LU-140.

Location

Directions

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