Ferrol · A Coruña

Playa de San Cristobal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

160 mSand / Cobbles / Rock
Water18 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:34Low tide21:41JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Doniños · 3.3 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity67%
WindW 4 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water18 °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 wind4 km/h · 227°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 Ferrol
Today14:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁18°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁18°Cloudy · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ SW 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 18°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 1 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 64–95% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 16°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 2 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 70–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 25 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 74–86% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

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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