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Cala do Cabalo has BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Cala do Cabalo today
Cala do Cabalo is a BeachFinder spot in ES-N, ES. Today, compare water temperature 20°C, wind 2 km/h · S, uv 7.1, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 75/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
20°C
Wind
2 km/h · S
UV
7.1
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 13, 07:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 75/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 13, 07:45 AM
Water temp
20°C
Air temp
20°C
Feels like
23°C
UV index
7.1
Wind
2 km/h · S
Gust 4 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
0 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Cala do Cabalo
Cala do Cabalo is located on the northern Galician coast, Spain, a few kilometers south of A Coruña. This portion of the Atlantic coastline is characterized by a succession of small coves and beaches nestled between rocky headlands, typical of the Ría de Oleiros. The water, subject to the significant tides of the North Atlantic, offers variable conditions depending on the time and season. The cove itself remains discreet within a cluster of neighboring beaches: Praia das Margaridas is 0.8 km away, while Praia de Santa Ana is only 0.9 km away. Unlike these, which are often more accessible and frequented, Cala do Cabalo retains a more secluded character, attracting mainly visitors who take the time to explore the rocky foreshore and the small geological formations that delimit it. Access is permitted, although infrastructure remains minimal. No lifeguard supervision is provided on site, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility is not guaranteed. The site does not have Blue Flag status. Facilities such as toilets, showers, or restaurants are not among the amenities present. This configuration makes it a destination for experienced swimmers, rather than for organized family outings.
About this spot
The name "Cala do Cabalo" ("Horse Cove" in Galician) likely evokes the time when horses used these coastal paths, or when fishermen moored their boats there. Galicia, a region historically oriented towards the sea, has long seen its coasts serve as transit routes and refuges. This cove is part of the landscape of the Ría de Oleiros, formed by the incursion of the Atlantic into glacial valleys during the Quaternary era. Even today, locals frequent it during the summer months, far from the hustle and bustle of the region's more famous beaches.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Cala do Cabalo today?
20°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Cala do Cabalo today?
2 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Cala do Cabalo?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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