Is Praia de Barrañán good for swimming today?

Praia de Barrañán has BeachFinder Score: 55/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Praia de Barrañán today?

18°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Praia de Barrañán today?

26 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

What should I check before swimming at Praia de Barrañán?

Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.

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Praia de Barrañán

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Quick answer: Praia de Barrañán today

Praia de Barrañán is a BeachFinder spot in ES-N, ES. Today, compare water temperature 18°C, wind 26 km/h · NE, uv 8.0, waves 1.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 55/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

18°C

Wind

26 km/h · NE

8.0

Waves

1.6 m

Water quality

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Last updated: Jul 1, 06:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 55/100

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.

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Updated: Jul 1, 06:30 PM

Water temp

18°C

Air temp

20°C

Feels like

18°C

UV index

8.0

Wind

26 km/h · NE

Gust 57 km/h

Waves

1.6 m

Current

1 km/h · SW

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Praia de Barrañán

Praia de Barrañán, also called O Areal de Barrañán, is a sandy beach in the parish of Barrañán, in the municipality of Arteixo. It is listed as 1,100 meters long and 20 meters wide, a white-sand beach with strong surf and a windy character. The description also notes a high danger level and heavy attendance. Access is listed as permitted, but lifeguard cover as absent. These points give a very practical reading of the place: Barrañán may appeal for its long sandy stretch, but sea and wind conditions should weigh in the choice. Reiro Grande and Reiro Pequeno are less than 1 km away.

About this spot

Barrañán is not just a large sandy beach: wind, strong surf, the stated danger and the absence of lifeguards also need to be taken into account. It may suit scenery and space, but it is a spot to choose carefully according to the day's conditions.

Updated 5/15/2026

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