Playa Area da Cruz
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Playa Area da Cruz

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

650 mSand
Water18 °CDaily high17 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:21Low tide22:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity93%
WindNE 8 km/hGusts 13 km/h
Water18 °C
Maximum UV2
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 wind2 km/h · 155°Water temperature18 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of O Grove
Today16:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Today19:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Today22:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂16°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂16°Mostly cloudy with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁15°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow22:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂16°Overcast with light rain · ↝ S 23 km/h
Friday 1304:00☂16°Overcast with light rain · ↝ S 13 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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 NE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 89–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 90–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 17°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 95% ↝ light Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 93–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature18 °C

WindRough

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:05Today · 0.82 m
↑ Pleamar04:21Tomorrow · 3.3 m
↓ Bajamar10:31Tomorrow · 0.79 m
↑ Pleamar16:42Tomorrow · 3 m
↓ Bajamar22:38Tomorrow · 0.95 m
↑ Pleamar04:56Friday 13 · 3.18 m
↓ Bajamar11:07Friday 13 · 0.91 m
↑ Pleamar17:19Friday 13 · 2.86 m

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 18 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:21 and low tide at 22:05.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400022M36022C1
E. coli207 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
14/09/2026Not classified207 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Not classified111 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
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
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 14/09/2026. 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 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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