SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Viveiro · Lugo
Playa de Portonovo
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
175 mSand / Rock
Water17 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:38Low tide21:45JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Area · 2.3 km
Now
Forecast for 13:00
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 wind4 km/h · 209°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind N at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 17°High 21°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 1 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 62–96% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
High cloud
Low 16°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 72–99% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
High cloud
Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 85–94% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 20 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Portonovo is mainly rocky, with white sand and a length of 175 metres, lying in front of a mountain slope. Its recorded width is 10 metres, although the listing states that it varies between 10 and 30 metres, in an isolated area of low occupancy protected by the ZEPA and the Site of Community Importance (SCI). Vegetation reinforces the natural character of the surroundings and the waters have moderate waves. It is easily reached on foot along a path from the LU-643; there is parking for fewer than 50 spaces and signage.
Length175 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Viveiro marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusIntercity bus, San Ciprián - Xove · 5 km away
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital da Costa · 24 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LU-643.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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Where to eat
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