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Playa Tupide

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75 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:44Low tide21:51JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa A Rapadoira · 0.3 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain15%
Humidity54%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water16 °C
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 wind5 km/h · 272°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 Foz
Today13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today16:00☁20°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Today22:00≋17°Mist☂ 85% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow01:00≋17°Mist☂ 60% · ↝ SW 1 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁16°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁16°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁18°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ NE 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 15% chance of rain and wind NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NE · 3 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 54–99% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 16°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 68–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 86–98% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11200019M27019I1
E. coli560 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci364 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationSUFFICIENT2025 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
22/09/2025Not classified560 NMP/100 mL364 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Not classified178 NMP/100 mL178 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified124 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Not classified271 NMP/100 mL124 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Not classified137 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Not classified220 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Not classified310 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified250 NMP/100 mL110 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified220 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Not classified310 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Not classified140 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/09/2023Not classified590 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/08/2023Not classified150 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2023Not classified180 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 SUFFICIENT EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 SUFFICIENT EEA2021 SUFFICIENT EEA2020 SUFFICIENT EEA2019 SUFFICIENT EEA2018 SUFFICIENT EEA2017 SUFFICIENT EEA2016 SUFFICIENT EEA2015 SUFFICIENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 22/09/2025. The available annual classification for 2025 is sufficient; 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 Tupide is a small urban beach located within Foz itself, next to A Rapadoira beach. Its 75 metres in length and 30 metres in width feature white sand, calm waters and a width which, according to official observation, ranges from 15 to 55 metres. The seafront promenade and vegetation form part of a ZEPA. It is easily reached on foot, with more than 100 parking spaces, an interurban bus service and adaptations for people with reduced mobility. Facilities include toilets, showers, cleaning, restaurants, a nautical club and a children's area.

Length75 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sailing club
Children’s area
MarinaClub Náutico de Foz

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a nautical club and 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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ParkingMore than 100 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 · 13 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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