Praia de Alba e Sabón today: good for a swim
Also known as Praia de Sabón, Praia de Alba.
Good for swimming today: calm sea, sheltered from the south-east wind, cold water (14 °C), best in the afternoon.
For a swim: 6/10good Arteixo · A Coruña
Updated:
The sea today, part by part
| When | Swim | Waves | Wind | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | 6/10, good | 0.5 m wave, flat sea | South-east wind, 15 km/h (gusts of 31 km/h) | 14 °C |
| Midday | 6/10, good | 0.5 m wave, flat sea | South-east wind, 18 km/h (gusts of 40 km/h) | 14 °C |
| Afternoon | 6/10, good | About 0.2 m wave (estimated), flat sea | South-east wind, 14 km/h (gusts of 31 km/h) | 14 °C |
Tides
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:15 | High tide | 3.7 m |
| 09:17 | Low tide | 0.8 m |
| 15:33 | High tide | 3.7 m |
| 21:37 | Low tide | 0.8 m |
What Alba e Sabón is like
- Setting
- Semi-urban
- Surroundings
- Isolated
- Size
- 800 m long and about 50 m wide
- Sand and seabed
- Fine white sand
- Usual sea
- Rough sea
- How busy
- Medium
- Nudism
- No
- Water quality
- Official bathing area (2026 register): the Galician health service tests the water in season
Practical info
- Getting there
- Not yet verified
- Parking
- Yes
- Lifeguard
- Yes (Inferred from the Blue Flag; season not verified)
- Blue Flag
- Yes
What the beach has
- Yes: Lifeguards in season
- Yes: Blue Flag 2026-2027
- No: Calm water, good with children
- Yes: Surf and wave sports area
- Yes: Toilets
- Yes: Showers and foot taps
- Yes: Bins and cleaning
- Yes: Parking
- Yes: Bus nearby
- Yes: Promenade or boardwalks
- Yes: Beach bar or restaurant nearby
- No: Nudist area
- Yes: Protected natural area (Natura 2000)
There is no verified information about 4 more services.
Accessibility
- Boardwalk
- Not yet verified
- Amphibious chair
- Not yet verified
- Adapted toilet
- Not yet verified
- Reserved parking
- Not yet verified
Accessibility not yet checked.
With kids
Not one of the easiest with small children.
Near Alba e Sabón
- Praia da Area da Salsa · 5/10fair
- Praia de Repibelo · 5/10fair
- Praia da Herbosa · 6/10good
Profile reviewed on . Sources: inspain.org, xunta.gal.
Important: This forecast is only a guide. At the beach, the flag and the lifeguard have the final word.