Is Playa Carnera good for swimming today?
Playa Carnera 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: Playa Carnera today
Playa Carnera is a BeachFinder spot in ES-N, ES. Today, compare water temperature 21°C, wind 14 km/h · NE, uv 6.8, waves 0.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 83/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
21°C
Wind
14 km/h · NE
UV
6.8
Waves
0.6 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 02:15 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 83/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 02:15 PM
Water temp
21°C
Air temp
25°C
Feels like
27°C
UV index
6.8
Wind
14 km/h · NE
Gust 28 km/h
Waves
0.6 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa Carnera
Playa Carnera extends along the coast of Asturias, in northern Spain, near the rugged coastline that characterizes this Atlantic region. Located at approximately 43.6°N and 5.8°W, the beach is part of a string of small coves and beaches that dot this rocky coast of the Bay of Biscay. The surrounding landscape alternates between green cliffs and small sandy areas, typical of the Asturian Green Coast where vegetation descends to the water and tides constantly shape the coastal relief. This modest beach is part of a very local context, only 2.1 km from Playa de Viodo and 2.2 km from Playa de Carniciega, two other small beaches that form a continuum of swimming along this sector. Unlike its immediate neighbors, Carnera retains a less frequented character, offering a more secluded experience without being isolated. The site consists of a small coastal strip bordered by the typical coastal topography of Asturias, where rocks and grasslands coexist with sand, creating a wild and undeveloped atmosphere. No infrastructure services are documented on site. The beach does not have Blue Flag status, and swimming is unsupervised. Access is not equipped for people with reduced mobility. This configuration makes it a place of essentially local use, where visitors appreciate the absence of standardized tourist development.
About this spot
The name Carnera likely evokes the abundance of marine carnivores or the historical activity of coastal hunting in this region of Asturias. This northern Spanish coastline, battered by the Atlantic, has long been the domain of Asturian fishermen and sailors. Small beaches like this one, scattered between Gijón and Oviedo, are remnants of a traditional coastal economy where swimming was secondary to the exploitation of marine resources. Even today, these coves retain this rural identity, little transformed by mass tourism, which has spared this stretch of the northern Spanish coast.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa Carnera today?
21°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa Carnera today?
14 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa Carnera?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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