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Playa A Canteira

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50 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:11Low tide21:20JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Chancelas · 1 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyCloudy
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain25%
Humidity66%
WindS 3 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV5

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.

Accumulated wind3 km/h · 11°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Poio
Today13:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Today16:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Today22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁18°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁18°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁17°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁18°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow13:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀21°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ S 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 25% chance of rain and wind S at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 18°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 90% ↝ S · 3 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 65–89% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SE · 4 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 68–91% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 30 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 69–88% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400041M36041C1
E. coli42 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci20 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/09/2024Not classified120 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Not classified110 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/09/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
06/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/05/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 15/09/2025. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa A Canteira is a small urban beach with white sand and calm waters, frequented by residents of nearby homes. Its 50 metres of length and 15 metres of width form a sheltered strip in a semi-urban setting. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an interurban bus stop 50 metres away. Practical facilities include showers, a cleaning service, food services and adapted access for people with reduced mobility.

Length50 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Combarro

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Combarro marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - Samieira · 50 m away)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Montecelo · 8 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from PO-308.

Location

Directions

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