Water temperature at Gafa

🌊 Water temperature 14.9°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 15.2°C

💨 Wind 6 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Esta playa se localiza junto al Club Náutico de Portosin, tiene un tamaño pequeño y acoge gran cantidad de bañistas.

Gafa is a semi-urban beach of sand in Porto do Son (A Coruña). At Gafa the sand is white.

It measures 80 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Gafa as: moderate surf. Gafa can be reached easily on foot and by car; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Gafa. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Porto do Son council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at Gafa.

Length: 80 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena)
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Comarcal da Barbanza
Nearest marina:: Real Club Náutico Portosín

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at Gafa. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry for Gafa: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

Facilities at Gafa according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Gafa?

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Gafa; if Porto do Son council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Ornanda (Porto do Son), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Gafa?

According to the MITECO registry, Gafa is reached easily on foot and by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is Gafa a good beach for children?

Gafa has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Gafa, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Gafa have a Blue Flag?

No. Gafa is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Barraña (Boiro), 15 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Gafa is.