Ferrol · A Coruña

Playa de San Cristobal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

160 mSand / Cobbles / Rock
Water15 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:33Low tide22:19JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Doniños · 3.3 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity82%
WindSE 7 km/hGusts 18 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 · 178°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 Ferrol
Today17:00☁17°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Today23:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁14°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ E 1 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁13°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 1 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00⚡17°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀16°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁14°Cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁14°High cloud · ↝ NE 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 7 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

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Cloudy

Low 14°High 18°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 6 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 78–94% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with rain

Low 13°High 17°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 4 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 87–96% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 87–99% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 11°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

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

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de San Cristobal is an isolated beach of sand, boulders and rock, situated opposite a mountainous, vegetated setting. Its 160 metres in length and 15 metres in width form a lightly occupied beach with moderate waves and no recorded public services or facilities. It is accessed by car via the CP-3612, taking the Cariño turn-off. Puerto Deportivo de A Graña in Ferrol is listed as the nautical reference, while Hospital Arquitecto Marcide appears in the safety information. The listing records neither parking nor a bus service.

Length160 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Cobbles / RockPredominant material
Sand typedoradaPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de A Graña (Ferrol)

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de A Graña (Ferrol) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Arquitecto Marcide · 13 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from CP-3612. Desvío Cariño.

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