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Praia de Tras das Eiras has BeachFinder Score: 83/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Praia de Tras das Eiras today
Praia de Tras das Eiras is a BeachFinder spot in ES-N, ES. Today, compare water temperature 22°C, wind 9 km/h · N, uv 7.3, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 83/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
22°C
Wind
9 km/h · N
UV
7.3
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 01:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 83/100
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Updated: Aug 12, 01:30 AM
Water temp
22°C
Air temp
21°C
Feels like
22°C
UV index
7.3
Wind
9 km/h · N
Gust 23 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
0 km/h · NW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia de Tras das Eiras
Praia da Tras das Eiras stretches along the northern coast of Galicia, Spain, in the Noia region, about 80 kilometers southwest of Santiago de Compostela. This stretch of the Galician Atlantic coast is characterized by a succession of rocky coves and inlets, where granite cliffs plunge into cold and often rough waters. The shore, typical of the Ría de Muros e Noia, alternates between small fine sandy beaches and rocky outcrops, creating a rugged and wild landscape. The beach itself is a small, relatively preserved cove, nestled between the rocks that characterize this part of the Galician coast. In the immediate vicinity are Careixo (0.9 km) and Praia da Ribeira Grande (1.2 km), two equally modest beaches but distinct in their orientation and exposure to the west winds. Tras das Eiras offers an atmosphere of relative isolation, far from standardized coastal developments, where visitors find the authenticity of the Galician coast. Access remains difficult, and the site retains a wild character, with generally cool waters and marked tidal dynamics. This beach is not Blue Flag classified and has no official supervision. No major infrastructure (parking, toilets, showers) is reported on site. The absence of tourist facilities makes it a favorite spot for coastal hikers and lovers of raw coastal landscapes, especially during off-peak periods.
About this spot
The name "Tras das Eiras" evokes in Galician the lands located behind the traditional threshing floors, a reference to the ancestral agricultural practices of this region. Northern Galicia, renowned for its extreme tidal dynamics and rocky granite coasts, has long attracted fishermen and coastal sailors. This beach is part of the coastal heritage of the Ría de Muros e Noia, an area of remarkable ecological richness where the Atlantic shapes changing landscapes with the rhythm of the tides. Local inhabitants frequent it mainly in summer, when bathing conditions become milder, while winter transforms it into a territory for solitary hikers braving the sea spray.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia de Tras das Eiras today?
22°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia de Tras das Eiras today?
9 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia de Tras das Eiras?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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