Water temperature at Orxal

🌊 Water temperature 14.7°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 14.6°C

💨 Wind 9 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa rocosa aislada

Orxal is a remote beach of pebbles, rock, gravel and sand in Foz (Lugo). At Orxal the sand is white.

It measures 94 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Orxal: moderate surf. Orxal can be reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Orxal, though Foz council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Orxal.

Length: 94 metros
Width: 15 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Bolos / Roca / Grava / Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital da Costa
Nearest marina:: Club Náutico de Foz

Facilities

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

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

Facilities at Orxal 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Orxal?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Orxal, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Foz council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Xuncos (Foz), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Orxal?

MITECO records that you get to Orxal easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is Orxal a good beach for children?

Orxal has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Orxal on the day before going in.

Does Orxal have a Blue Flag?

No. Orxal is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Area da Fame (Foz), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Orxal can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.