Playa A Sobreira
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Playa A Sobreira

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

180 mSand / Rock
Water19 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:09Low tide21:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Canido · 1 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyCloudy with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity59%
WindW 7 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water19 °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 wind4 km/h · 206°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 Vigo
Today14:00☂21°Cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Today20:00☁19°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Today23:00☁17°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ S 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind W at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 59–91% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ S · 3 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 68–91% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 30 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 67–75% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test17/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400057M36057S1
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
17/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified111 NMP/100 mL99 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 classified20 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 classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 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 17/09/2025. 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 Sobreira occupies the point of the same name and is surrounded by villas. The beach is 180 metres long and 35 metres wide, combining white sand and rock on a semi-urban frontage. Its waters have moderate waves and occupancy is medium. Access is easy on foot or by car via the road to Canido, with interurban transport on the Vigo-Baiona route. The beach offers a cleaning service, food services and access for people with reduced mobility.

Length180 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaClub Marítimo de Canido

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Marítimo de Canido marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusIntercity bus (Vigo - Baiona)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro · 9 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from Ctra. Canido.

Location

Directions

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