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Playa A Canteira

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

50 mSand
Water18 °CDaily high15 °CUV2High tide04:12Low tide21:56JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Chancelas · 1 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity95%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water18 °C
Maximum UV2

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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Poio
Today18:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today21:00☁14°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow03:00≋15°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ NE 1 km/h
Tomorrow06:00≋15°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☂15°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Tomorrow15:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow18:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow21:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Friday 1300:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ S 11 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 15 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 15 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 15 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 14°High 15°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 93–100% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 14°High 15°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 94–100% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 98–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 90–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400041M36041C1
E. coli20 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 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
14/09/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
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
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 14/09/2026. 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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