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Viveiro · Lugo
Playa de Portonovo
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
175 mSand / Rock
Water15 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:40Low tide22:28JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Area · 2.3 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind6 km/h · 171°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 68–96% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 13°High 17°
MorningOvercastAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 2 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 83–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
High cloud
Low 12°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 20 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 96–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 13°High 18°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ W · 5 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
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
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