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
Water14 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:48Low tide22:36JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity89%
WindN 2 km/hGusts 5 km/h
Water14 °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 wind7 km/h · 188°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 Barreiros
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Today20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 1 km/h
Today23:00≋14°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋13°Mist☂ 80% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀13°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁13°Mostly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂13°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Friday 1302:00≋13°Mist · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ W 2 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 14 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 14°High 18°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 2 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 70–98% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 12°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 3 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 79–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 13°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 93–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 18°
☂ 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 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
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
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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