Osso Da Baleia

15.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

Portugal Coastal 1 - Excellent 15.6°C

Satellite image of OSSO DA BALEIA — Satellite image © Esri

Osso da Baleia is a bathing water located on the mesotidal exposed Atlantic Coast, part of the water body CWB-II-3. The beach is classified as type III, not subject to direct influence of urban systems but associated with sensitive natural systems, and is situated in the central area of Mata Nacional do Urso. The region has Mediterranean climate characteristics and offers various infrastructure, equipment and services.

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Water

Atlantic Ocean (CWB-II-3), mesotidal exposed coast within the Mondego river basin.

Location

Municipality of Pombal. Monitoring point coordinates: Latitude 40.0031°, Longitude -8.91389°.

Facilities

Infrastructure, equipment and various services are available.

Season

7 June to 14 September 2025.

Water Quality

Water quality classification in 2024 according to Decreto-Lei 135/09. No short-term pollution episodes occurred during the bathing season. Sampling frequency is 1 sample per 2 weeks. Potential microbiological pollution sources include diffuse contamination from water outfall north of the bathing water, solid waste from beach activities, marine litter, bird colonies, and high number of users.

Risks

Potential microbiological pollution sources from diffuse contamination, solid waste, marine litter, and bird colonies. Cyanobacteria proliferation is less likely, macroalgae proliferation is unlikely, and phytoplankton proliferation is likely.