Playa Area da Cruz
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Playa Area da Cruz

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

650 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high20 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:12Low tide21:21JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity69%
WindW 6 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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 · 343°Water temperature17 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of O Grove
Today14:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Today17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Today23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋17°Mist☂ 35% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ S 18 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 69–95% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudy with rainAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 55% ↝ light Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 79–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 68–83% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 12:25
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Slight

Water temperature17 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:12Today · 3.74 m
↓ Bajamar21:21Today · 0.29 m
↑ Pleamar03:32Tomorrow · 3.63 m
↓ Bajamar09:37Tomorrow · 0.3 m
↑ Pleamar15:50Tomorrow · 3.74 m
↓ Bajamar21:57Tomorrow · 0.28 m
↑ Pleamar04:09Tuesday 29 · 3.6 m
↓ Bajamar10:15Tuesday 29 · 0.31 m

Predicción de referencia: Sanxenxo (Ría de Pontevedra) · 11.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:12 and low tide at 21:21.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400022M36022C1
E. coli10 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified10 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 classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified300 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2023Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/05/2023Not 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 15/09/2025. 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 Area da Cruz is a rustic, extensive beach in O Grove, formed by 650 metres of white sand and 50 metres of width. Its semi-urban character combines with vegetation and an area protected by the Natura 2000 network, while the usual waters are described as calm. The beach has a promenade and a wooden pedestrian walkway that organise access. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the road from La Lanzada to San Vicente, with an interurban bus stop one kilometre away, toilets, showers and catering.

Length650 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 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 characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico San Vicente do Mar

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club Náutico San Vicente do Mar marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - San Vicente · 1 km away)

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff and equipment · 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 facilityHospital de Montecelo · 29 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from La Lanzada - San Vicente.

Location

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