Muxía · A Coruña

Playa A Cruz

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

70 mSand
Daily high17 °CUV2High tide04:31Low tide22:15JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 20:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity91%
WindSE 5 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 wind15 km/h · 163°Valid for11/11/2026 19:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Muxía
Today20:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today23:00◐15°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐15°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐17°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐15°Partly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂14°Overcast with rain · ↝ E 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐13°Partly cloudy · ↝ NE 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 20:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 15 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 15 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind SE at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 17°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 84–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

Low 14°High 17°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 16 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 78–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 96–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 10°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100052M15052A1
E. coli20 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci9 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
22/09/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Not classified192 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Not classified75 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/05/2026Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2025Not classified111 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2024Not classified270 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Not classified75 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified87 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Not classified160 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 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 22/09/2026. 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 Cruz is an urban beach north of the centre of Muxía, frequented by the local population. Its profile combines white sand and calm waters, with a length of 70 metres and a width of 100 metres, on a semi-urban coastal frontage accompanied by vegetation and a seafront promenade. Access is easy by car, and there is also an interurban bus service, although the car park has fewer than 50 spaces. Showers, cleaning and the proximity of Club Náutico de Muxía are among its facilities.

Length70 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width100 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Cleaning service
Tourist information
MarinaClub Náutico de Muxía

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de Muxía marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Virxe da Xunqueira · 25 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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