Playa A Hucha
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Arteixo · A Coruña

Playa A Hucha

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

95 mCobbles / Rock
Water13 °CDaily high17 °CUV2High tide04:28Low tide22:14JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Barrañán · 1.9 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity84%
WindS 19 km/hGusts 37 km/h
Water13 °C
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 wind1 km/h · 163°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Arteixo
Today17:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Today20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂13°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐17°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐16°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁14°High cloud☂ 80% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 11 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ E 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 13 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 3 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 79–93% ◉ Water 13° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 17°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 4 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 73–100% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 89–93% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 10°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100005M15005D1
E. coli9 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
16/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2024Not classified9 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 16/09/2026. 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 Hucha, also known as Area Pequena, is an isolated beach in Arteixo combining white sand with pebbles and rock. Its semi-urban coastal frontage and nearby vegetation frame a beach 95 metres long and 15 metres wide, within a protected Site of Community Importance (SCI). The surf may be moderate and variable, even strong, while its waters are described as very clean. It is easily reached on foot or by car from the Arteixo to Caión road, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and toilet and shower facilities.

Length95 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus · 3 km away

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityCentro de Salud de Arteixo · 3 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ctra. Arteixo - Caión.

Location

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