Beach of Covas today
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 0/10
- Tide now -1.6 ft ↑ rising · high 5:55 am (5.8 ft)
- Best time to fish 5:20–7:00 pm good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 6.9 ft · 59 °F moderate · 9.7 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 3 mph · 52 °F from the SSE, gusts 4 · fog
- Sun 8:02 am–6:25 pm 10 h 23 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 8:41 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:41 pm
- Best time to dive 11:10 am–1:10 pm average day · 6/10
Today in Beach of Covas there are high tides at 5:55 am (5.8 ft) and 6:24 pm (5.0 ft) and low tide at 12:08 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:55 am. The sun rises at 8:02 am and sets at 6:25 pm: 10 h 23 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:41 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:57 am to 4:57 am and from 3:29 pm to 5:29 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is moderate, with 6.9 ft waves. There's a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph). Fog, 52 °F.
Beach day in Beach of Covas
Is it a beach day?
- Onshore breeze (8 mph)
- Low tide at 12:08 pm: more sand
- Cloudy (99% cloud cover)
- Feels like 66 °F: a bit cool
- Dangerous for swimming: 6.0 ft waves every 11 s; high rip current risk
- Water at 59 °F (very cold)
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 6.0 ft
6.0 ft waves every 11 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 59 °F
Very cold: ease in and keep swims short.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 3 · SPF 15
Max UV 3 (low): SPF 15 sunscreen.
- Wind 8 mph
Onshore breeze (8 mph).
- Tide & sand 12:08 pm
Low tide at 12:08 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 5:55 am and 6:24 pm.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Beach of CovasThe beach
In Viveiro, 0.9 mi from the center. Tides, weather and sun in Viveiro →
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Beach of Covas
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- Praia de Seiramar 0.4 mi · NW
- Parking
- Praia de Sacido 0.6 mi · NW
- Praia do Rol 0.7 mi · NW
- Praia de Celeiro 0.7 mi · NE
- Parking
- Praia da Concha 1.3 mi · N
- Parking
- Praia dos Cristais 1.8 mi · N
- Parking
- Praia de Area 1.8 mi · NE
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Praia da Arnela 2.1 mi · NE
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health (Náyade).
Webcams near Beach of Covas
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Fishing in Beach of Covas today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 6:24 pm, coefficient 88
- Major period 3:29–5:29 pm
- Sunset at 6:25 pm, golden hour from 5:45 pm
- Steady pressure (30.15 inHg), light onshore wind (4 mph) and some swell (4.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 5:20 pm to 7:00 pm, combines the 6:24 pm high tide, a major period, sunset, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 11:50 am to 12:50 pm, with the 12:08 pm low tide and moonset. Also good from 12:00 am to 12:40 am, with the 11:40 pm low tide and falling pressure.
Species with the most records nearby: European hake, Atlantic horse mackerel, small-spotted catshark and European conger. October is one of the months when these are seen most: small-spotted catshark and thornback ray. What you can catch
Tides in Beach of Covas
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ Next high tide 5:55 am 5.8 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 12:08 pm -5.7 ft
- ▲ High tide 6:24 pm 5.0 ft · coef. 88
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 3 h 45 min to high tide at 5:55 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 5:55 am high tide and 88 for the 6:24 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 11.4 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 14 (6.7 ft) and the lowest, on August 14 (-6.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 101, 12.1 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 27, 3.9 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 8:02 am · 6:25 pm | High tide 5:55 am · 5.8 ft | Low tide 12:08 pm · -5.7 ft | High tide 6:24 pm · 5.0 ft | — | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 2:57 am · 3:29 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 8:03 am · 6:24 pm | Low tide 12:26 am · -4.9 ft | High tide 6:44 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 12:59 pm · -5.0 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 4.1 ft | Coef. 82 | 76% | Major periods 4:02 am · 4:34 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 8:05 am · 6:23 pm | Low tide 1:18 am · -4.1 ft | High tide 7:41 am · 4.5 ft | Low tide 2:00 pm · -4.2 ft | High tide 8:23 pm · 3.3 ft | Coef. 69 | 66% | Major periods 5:05 am · 5:35 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 8:06 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 2:20 am · -3.3 ft | High tide 8:50 am · 3.8 ft | Low tide 3:15 pm · -3.6 ft | High tide 9:42 pm · 2.7 ft | Coef. 57 | Last quarter | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:31 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 8:07 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 3:38 am · -2.8 ft | High tide 10:13 am · 3.5 ft | Low tide 4:42 pm · -3.3 ft | High tide 11:10 pm · 2.6 ft | Coef. 50 | 43% | Major periods 6:57 am · 7:22 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 8:09 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 5:05 am · -2.7 ft | High tide 11:36 am · 3.6 ft | Low tide 6:02 pm · -3.6 ft | — | Coef. 52 | 33% | Major periods 7:47 am · 8:10 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 8:10 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 12:26 am · 2.9 ft | Low tide 6:20 am · -3.2 ft | High tide 12:45 pm · 4.0 ft | Low tide 7:03 pm · -4.1 ft | Coef. 60 | 23% | Major periods 8:33 am · 8:55 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Beach of Covas has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.9 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Beach of Covas
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.5 ft
- Significant6.9 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
The model doesn't separate offshore wind here: it's the same as on the coast.
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces north and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 8.1 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 57.9 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−2.1 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:11 am (local time).
Diving in Beach of Covas today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (12:08 pm): little current from 11:50 am to 12:30 pm
- 5.8 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Almost no wind
- 0.2 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 5:55 am (5:30–6:20 am), low tide 12:08 pm (11:50 am–12:30 pm) and high tide 6:24 pm (6:00–6:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 10 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 58.8 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 8:41 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 11:10 am to 1:10 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with waves. Also worth a look from 5:40 pm to 6:50 pm, with slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current, though with waves.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Vicedo 4.2 mi
- Castledore 6.0 mi
- Cala Gran 7.8 mi
- Carebeka VIII 8.6 mi
- ZEPA Costa da Mariña Occidental 6.9 mi
- Mergulloviveiro 0.3 mi
- Centro de actividades subacuáticas de Viveiro 0.4 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Weather in Beach of Covas
Now in Beach of Covas
- Low / high
- 51 / 65 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 63%
- Humidity
- 91%
- Dew pointDew point
- 49 °F
- Visibility
- 0.5 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
- Pollen
- None
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.04 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Fog | Fog | Fog | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Fog |
| Temperature | 53° | 53° | 52° | 53° | 65° | 63° | 60° | 56° |
| Wind (mph) | 0 NE | 5 S | 1 SW | 4 S | 0 E | 7 N | 4 NNW | 1 E |
| Gusts | 1 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 3 |
| Waves | 7.7 ft | 6.8 ft | 6.2 ft | 6.0 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.1 ft | 4.2 ft | 3.5 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 3:00 am 53° 5 S 6.8 ft
- 6:00 am 52° 1 SW 6.2 ft
- 9:00 am 53° 4 S 6.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 0 E 5.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 63° 7 N 5.1 ft
- 6:00 pm 60° 4 NNW 4.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 56° 1 E 3.5 ft
- 12:00 am 54° 2 SSE 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 51 / 65 °F | 8 mph N | 7.7 ft | 5:55 am · 6:24 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 50 / 66 °F | 7 mph N | 3.3 ft | 6:44 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 56 / 62 °F | 9 mph ENE | 4.7 ft | 7:41 am · 8:23 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 53 / 62 °F | 10 mph E | 5.8 ft | 8:50 am · 9:42 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 60 °F | 25 mph E | 8.1 ft | 10:13 am · 11:10 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 56 / 58 °F | 22 mph E | 7.9 ft | 11:36 am | |
| Wed 4 | 54 / 57 °F | 21 mph E | 7.4 ft | 12:26 am · 12:45 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 49 / 58 °F | 12 mph SE | 6.9 ft | 1:24 am · 1:41 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 50 / 60 °F | 8 mph SSE | 4.4 ft | 2:12 am · 2:27 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 61 °F | 10 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 2:52 am · 3:08 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 59 / 62 °F | 7 mph SE | 1.8 ft | 3:28 am · 3:45 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 65 °F | 8 mph S | 1.5 ft | 4:02 am · 4:19 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 56 / 62 °F | 12 mph WSW | 2.2 ft | 4:34 am · 4:52 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 55 / 63 °F | 13 mph SW | 2.7 ft | 5:05 am · 5:24 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 50° / 66° 3.3 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 56° / 62° 4.7 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 53° / 62° 5.8 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 54° / 60° 8.1 ft
- Tue 3 Overcast 56° / 58° 7.9 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 54° / 57° 7.4 ft
- Thu 5 Partly cloudy 49° / 58° 6.9 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about temperature tomorrow. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures, normal rain and a slightly cooler sea. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (64 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 2:11 am (local time).
The sun in Beach of Covas
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:59 am
- Full dark 7:29 pm
- Civil dawn 7:33 am
- Civil dusk 6:55 pm
- Solar noon 1:14 pm (33° high)
- Daylight 10 h 23 min (−3 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:45 pm
- Full dark 7:29 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,335,039 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Beach of Covas
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,618 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:57–4:57 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:29–5:29 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:48 am–12:48 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:11–9:11 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 9:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 12:48 pmNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 3:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Beach of Covas
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Peirao Lobo Montero 6.6 mi
- Jetty 0.7 mi
- Jetty 7.6 mi
- A Anxuela 8.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Porto Deportivo de Viveiro 0.6 mi
- Porto do Barqueiro 6.6 mi
- Pesquera Boer S L 0.8 mi
- Pescados Orol S.l. 6.7 mi
- Repsol Mar 0.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water. Right off the beach it already drops to about 13 ft.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading north.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.3 mi
- 33 ft deep1.8 mi
- 66 ft deep2.7 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 13 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The bottom drops quickly near the shore and you are soon out of your depth. Keep an eye on kids and weak swimmers.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Punta Roncadoira Lighthouse 5.9 mi northeast
- Light
- A white flash every 7.5 s · Fl W 7.5s
- Range
- 21 nautical miles (24 mi)
- Light height
- 308 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 46 ft
- Built
- 1984
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Beach of CovasTides nearby
- Viveiro0.9 mi
- Cervo9.7 mi
- Burela12 mi
- Ortigueira12 mi
- Cariño14 mi
- Foz19 mi
- Cedeira23 mi
- Valdoviño27 mi
- Ribadeo30 mi
- Figueras30 mi
Beach of Covas at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 43.672° N, 7.605° W.
- It is 30 mi west of Ribadeo, the main place in Lugo. The sun rises 3 min later and sets 2 min later than in Ribadeo.
- In Viveiro, 0.9 mi from the center.
- Its coast faces north.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Puerto de Celeiro (0.6 mi), Playa Sacido (0.6 mi), Playa De Arnela (2.1 mi).
Questions about Beach of CovasQuestions
Where is Beach of Covas?
In Viveiro, 0.9 mi from the center, Lugo (Spain). The shore faces north.
What amenities does Beach of Covas have?
According to OpenStreetMap: restrooms, showers and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Beach of Covas?
Good water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health).
What time is high tide today in Beach of Covas?
Today in Beach of Covas there are high tides at 5:55 am (5.8 ft) and 6:24 pm (5.0 ft) and low tide at 12:08 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Beach of Covas?
At 6:25 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Beach of Covas?
At 8:03 am. First light comes at 7:00 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 8:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:57–4:57 am, Minor 11:48 am–12:48 pm, Major 3:29–5:29 pm, Minor 8:11–9:11 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Beach of Covas?
Fog, from 51 °F to 65 °F, with a light air from the south-southeast (3 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Beach of Covas?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 6.9 ft waves with a period of 9.7 s from the north-northwest. The water is 59.0 °F.
When is the best time to visit Beach of Covas?
The best time to visit Beach of Covas is from June to August: highs of 71 °F to 74 °F, about 5 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).