Beach report · today

Area Fofa

NigránPontevedra

Accessible

65/100Fair

No windCalm seaNo parking

18°CWater

0mWaves

6km/hWind

UV 0UV

Directions

Photos of Area Fofa

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Flickr

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

07:33Sunrise

13h 58mDaylight hours

21:32Sunset

Tides at Area Fofa today

Lunar estimate

▼ Low

05:59

0.2m

▲ High

12:11

2.1m

▼ Low

18:24

0.2m

▲ High

23:46

2.2m

Coefficient: 99Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Area Fofa

Open-Meteo

16°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

17°CFeels like

UV 0UV index

91%Humidity

Wind at Area Fofa today

Speed	6 km/h
Max gust	12 km/h
Direction	ESE

Flag and jellyfish at Area Fofa

Open-Meteo estimate

Green flag

Calm sea, safe for swimming

Low jellyfish risk

No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Area Fofa

EEA · 2006/7/CE

Excelente

Compliant samples99%

Season2024

ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)

Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM

0mPlana

Mar en calma. no apto surf

Periodo: 8s

6km/h ESE

18°C

OSM

Surf

0m · 8s · 6km/h

Windsurf

6km/h ESE

Kitesurf

Poco viento

Snorkel

5m visibilidad

Buceo

Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm

Kayak

Condiciones ideales

Visibilidad subacuática: Regular

5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³

Est.

Previsión 5 días

Hoy

Nublado

25° 16°

0.1mm

Mié 29

Tormenta

17° 15°

70%

Jue 30

Nublado

20° 14°

40%

Vie 1

Nublado

19° 13°

Seco

Sáb 2

Nublado

19° 13°

41%

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking

Access typeA pie difícil / Coche

RoadVigo - Baiona

Bus typeInterurbano (Vigo - Baiona a 0,5 Km)

Boardwalk nameparcial

MarinaPuerto de Panxón (0,7 km.)

Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real

ocupación

Vacía

Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (7% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada media · Día laborable

Restaurants near Area Fofa

OpenStreetMap · 800m

Cafe Bar Praia D'Abra

Bar · 546m · €€

Ver →

Restaurante "La mar salada"

Restaurante · 599m · €€

Ver →

O Peirao

Restaurante · 621m · €€

+34 986 38 02 30

Ver →

Beiramar

Restaurante · 632m · €€

+34 986 36 85 41

Ver →

O Arco

Restaurante · 660m · €€

+34 986 36 65 39

Ver →

Hotels near Area Fofa

OpenStreetMap · 2km

La Chica

★★☆☆☆

404m · €

+34 699966260

Pension / Restaurant Montevideo

★★☆☆☆

736m · €

Pura Costas

★★☆☆☆

873m · €

Café Bar Pension Venus

★☆☆☆☆

2030m · €

Hotel Val Convention

★★★☆☆

2051m · €€

Web +34 986127070;+34 986366101

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap

Camping Playa América

Camping· ★★★

2.0 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows · Dog-friendly

Parque infantilLavanderíaWiFi

Web

English in Summer

Camping· ★★★

3.4 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Camping Praia de Baiona

Camping· ★★★

3.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows

Parque infantilVaciadoLavanderíaWiFi

Web +34 986 350 035

Camping do Mar

Camping· ★★★

6.3 km · Dog-friendly

WiFi

Web +34 628 121863

Camping Playa samil

Camping· ★★★

7.8 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows

Enganche eléctrico

Web +34 986 240 210

Facilities & services

MITECO

No · LifeguardSí · ShowersSí · AccessibleNo · ParkingNo · Blue FlagNo · Dogs allowedSí · ToiletsNo · Foot washersSí · BinsSí · CleaningNo · PhonesNo · Tourist officeNo · Kids areaNo · Sports areaNo · Umbrella rentalNo · Sunbed rentalNo · Nautical rentalNo · Yacht clubNo · Bars/restaurantsSí · Bus service

Information about Area Fofa

MITECO 2024

Length130 m

Average width25 m

CompositionArena

Typearena

OccupationMedio

EnvironmentSemiurbana

Coastal facadeSemiurbana

Sea conditionsOleaje moderado / Ventosa

VegetationYes

MunicipalityNigrán

ProvincePontevedra

RegionGalicia

Coordinates42.147983° N, -8.829417° E

City Hall websiteVisit website

Official MITECO recordVisit website

HospitalHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

Distance12 km.

Call 986811111 112

Beaches nearby

About Area FofaEverything you need to know ↓

Portocelo, Ribas Blancas y Area Fofa, tres pequeñas playas compuestas de rocas y arena al norte de la ría de Baiona.

Area Fofa is one of those beaches in Pontevedra that deserves a spot on your list this summer. It stretches 130 metres in length and 25 metres wide, with fine sand and waters typical of the Atlantic coast of Galicia, with powerful waves and cold but spectacular water. It has showers and accessible facilities, so you can visit with peace of mind. If you enjoy surfing, you're in the right place. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Use this page to see current sea conditions, expected crowds and how to get there without any hassle.

Area FofaNigrán beachbeaches Pontevedrasurfwater temperature Pontevedrasea conditions Nigrán today

Frequently asked questions about Area Fofa

How is the water at Area Fofa today?+

Water temperature at Area Fofa is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Area Fofa have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Area Fofa?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Area Fofa?+

Wind at Area Fofa is 6 km/h with gusts of 12 km/h (ESE).

What time is high tide at Area Fofa?+

Today's high tides at Area Fofa are at 12:11 and 23:46 (2.1m). Coefficient 99, spring tides.

Is there parking near Area Fofa?+

Area Fofa does not have official parking.

Are dogs allowed at Area Fofa?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Area Fofa.

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Beach report · today

Area Fofa

NigránPontevedra

Accessible

65/100Fair

No windCalm seaNo parking

18°CWater

0mWaves

6km/hWind

UV 0UV

Directions

Photos of Area Fofa

Wikimedia · Flickr · Unsplash

Flickr

Sea & weather

Open-Meteo Marine

0mNow

0m+1h

0m+2h

0m+3h

0m+4h

0m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API

07:33Sunrise

13h 58mDaylight hours

21:32Sunset

Tides at Area Fofa today

Lunar estimate

▼ Low

05:59

0.2m

▲ High

12:11

2.1m

▼ Low

18:24

0.2m

▲ High

23:46

2.2m

Coefficient: 99Spring tides

Water and air temperature at Area Fofa

Open-Meteo

16°CAir temperature

18°CWater temperature

17°CFeels like

UV 0UV index

91%Humidity

Wind at Area Fofa today

Speed	6 km/h
Max gust	12 km/h
Direction	ESE

Flag and jellyfish at Area Fofa

Open-Meteo estimate

Green flag

Calm sea, safe for swimming

Low jellyfish risk

No jellyfish expected

Water quality at Area Fofa

EEA · 2006/7/CE

Excelente

Compliant samples99%

Season2024

ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)

Actividades acuáticasSpot verificado OSM

0mPlana

Mar en calma. no apto surf

Periodo: 8s

6km/h ESE

18°C

OSM

Surf

0m · 8s · 6km/h

Windsurf

6km/h ESE

Kitesurf

Poco viento

Snorkel

5m visibilidad

Buceo

Agua 18°C · Traje 3mm

Kayak

Condiciones ideales

Visibilidad subacuática: Regular

5m de visibilidadClorofila: 0.80 mg/m³

Est.

Previsión 5 días

Hoy

Nublado

25° 16°

0.1mm

Mié 29

Tormenta

17° 15°

70%

Jue 30

Nublado

20° 14°

40%

Vie 1

Nublado

19° 13°

Seco

Sáb 2

Nublado

19° 13°

41%

How to get there

By car. open in Google Maps By public transport By bike Walking

Access typeA pie difícil / Coche

RoadVigo - Baiona

Bus typeInterurbano (Vigo - Baiona a 0,5 Km)

Boardwalk nameparcial

MarinaPuerto de Panxón (0,7 km.)

Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real

ocupación

Vacía

Mejor hora hoy: 8pm (7% ocupación)

12am6am12pm6pm11pm

Temporada media · Día laborable

Restaurants near Area Fofa

OpenStreetMap · 800m

Cafe Bar Praia D'Abra

Bar · 546m · €€

Ver →

Restaurante "La mar salada"

Restaurante · 599m · €€

Ver →

O Peirao

Restaurante · 621m · €€

+34 986 38 02 30

Ver →

Beiramar

Restaurante · 632m · €€

+34 986 36 85 41

Ver →

O Arco

Restaurante · 660m · €€

+34 986 36 65 39

Ver →

Hotels near Area Fofa

OpenStreetMap · 2km

La Chica

★★☆☆☆

404m · €

+34 699966260

Pension / Restaurant Montevideo

★★☆☆☆

736m · €

Pura Costas

★★☆☆☆

873m · €

Café Bar Pension Venus

★☆☆☆☆

2030m · €

Hotel Val Convention

★★★☆☆

2051m · €€

Web +34 986127070;+34 986366101

Campsites nearby

OpenStreetMap

Camping Playa América

Camping· ★★★

2.0 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows · Dog-friendly

Parque infantilLavanderíaWiFi

Web

English in Summer

Camping· ★★★

3.4 km · Motorhomes · Tents

Camping Praia de Baiona

Camping· ★★★

3.6 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows

Parque infantilVaciadoLavanderíaWiFi

Web +34 986 350 035

Camping do Mar

Camping· ★★★

6.3 km · Dog-friendly

WiFi

Web +34 628 121863

Camping Playa samil

Camping· ★★★

7.8 km · Motorhomes · Tents · Bungalows

Enganche eléctrico

Web +34 986 240 210

Facilities & services

MITECO

Information about Area Fofa

MITECO 2024

Length130 m

Average width25 m

CompositionArena

Typearena

OccupationMedio

EnvironmentSemiurbana

Coastal facadeSemiurbana

Sea conditionsOleaje moderado / Ventosa

VegetationYes

MunicipalityNigrán

ProvincePontevedra

RegionGalicia

Coordinates42.147983° N, -8.829417° E

City Hall websiteVisit website

Official MITECO recordVisit website

HospitalHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro

Distance12 km.

Call 986811111 112

Beaches nearby

About Area FofaEverything you need to know ↓

Portocelo, Ribas Blancas y Area Fofa, tres pequeñas playas compuestas de rocas y arena al norte de la ría de Baiona.

Area FofaNigrán beachbeaches Pontevedrasurfwater temperature Pontevedrasea conditions Nigrán today

Frequently asked questions about Area Fofa

How is the water at Area Fofa today?+

Water temperature at Area Fofa is 18°C with 0m waves.

What flag does Area Fofa have today?+

Green flag. Calm sea, safe for swimming.

Are there jellyfish at Area Fofa?+

Low jellyfish risk. No jellyfish expected.

How windy is it at Area Fofa?+

Wind at Area Fofa is 6 km/h with gusts of 12 km/h (ESE).

What time is high tide at Area Fofa?+

Today's high tides at Area Fofa are at 12:11 and 23:46 (2.1m). Coefficient 99, spring tides.

Is there parking near Area Fofa?+

Area Fofa does not have official parking.

Are dogs allowed at Area Fofa?+

No, dogs are not allowed at Area Fofa.

Discover more from this coast

Rías Baixas Route

5 beaches by car with Google Maps