Playa Area Cova
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Cangas · Pontevedra

Playa Area Cova

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:09Low tide21:54JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Areabrava · 1.9 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity90%
WindSE 12 km/hGusts 26 km/h
Water16 °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 wind17 km/h · 152°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 Cangas
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Today20:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today23:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 23 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂16°Overcast with light rain · ↝ S 20 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ S 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 18 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 89–98% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 13 km/h Gusts 52 km/h Humidity 91–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 57 km/h Humidity 92–99% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400008M36008G1
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
20/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
21/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Not classified140 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified10 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 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 20/09/2026. 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 Area Cova forms, together with Francón, part of a group of similar beaches on Cangas's semi-urban coast. It is a white-sand beach 250 metres long and 20 metres wide, surrounded by vegetation, with calm waters, an anchorage area and high occupancy. Access is signposted and easy on foot or by car, with parking and an interurban bus service. There are showers, litter bins, cleaning, food service and monitoring with first aid according to the listing.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Anchorage
MarinaReal Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Real Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - Cangas · 3 km away)

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 facilityHospital de Montecelo · 26 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from PO-551.

Location

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