Arteixo · A Coruña

Playa Area Grande de Suevos

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

20 mSand
Daily high20 °CUV5High tide15:29Low tide21:36JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity77%
WindNW 3 km/hGusts 13 km/h
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 wind5 km/h · 217°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 Arteixo
Today14:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today23:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SE 1 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋15°Mist☂ 60% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁15°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁17°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ SE 11 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NW at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 4 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 65–97% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 15°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ S · 2 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 76–100% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 40 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 74–88% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test17/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100005M15005G1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 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 classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 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 classified254 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 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
19/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2023Not classified210 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
06/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/05/2023Not classified20 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 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD 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 Area Grande de Suevos is a very small stretch: barely 20 metres long, with fine sand. The listing also defines it as a sheltered beach, a feature that gives its identity to a small protected shore in contrast with more open beaches. No information is provided about development, landscape, services or access, so the description must be limited to these two verifiable characteristics. Its editorial interest lies precisely in the combination of minimal dimensions and the usual sheltered bathing conditions expressly indicated, without adding interpretations about the surroundings.

Length20 mApproximate size of the beach
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions

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