Playa de San Miguel
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Barreiros · Lugo

Playa de San Miguel

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,200 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:44Low tide21:51JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain15%
Humidity56%
WindN 4 km/hGusts 15 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 wind4 km/h · 135°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 Barreiros
Today13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Today16:00☁20°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today22:00≋17°Mist☂ 85% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00≋16°Mist☂ 60% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00≋16°Mist☂ 55% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁16°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁18°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀21°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂18°Sunny intervals with rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ W 1 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 N at 4 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% ↝ N · 2 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 55–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 16°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 3 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 61–100% ◉ 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 · 25 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 85–99% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 13°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ 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 Miguel, also called Praia Arealonga, is an extensive white-sand beach reaching 1,200 metres in length and 140 metres in width. Its semi-urban character is expressed in an equally semi-urban frontage, with a promenade and vegetation, within a Site of Community Importance (SCI). Medium occupancy and moderate swell suit a broad, accessible beach, easily reached on foot from the LU-0610. Parking exceeds 100 spaces and facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, cleaning and a food service.

Length1,200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width140 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding 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
MarinaReal Club Náutico de Ribadeo

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Real Club Náutico de Ribadeo 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 · 2 km away

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 · 26 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LU-0610.

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