Playa Area Longa - Cedeira
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Cedeira · A Coruña

Playa Area Longa - Cedeira

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high18 °CUV2High tide04:36Low tide22:23JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Magdalena · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity82%
WindSE 12 km/hGusts 22 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 wind9 km/h · 155°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 Cedeira
Today17:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today20:00☁15°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today23:00☂14°Cloudy with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁14°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SE 1 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁14°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁14°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁13°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁13°High cloud · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ E 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast 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 18 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 14°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 76–92% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with rain

Low 13°High 16°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 87–96% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ E · 25 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 88–94% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 12°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100022M15022B1
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
15/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2026Not classified111 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2024Not classified10 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 15/09/2026. 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 Longa - Cedeira occupies 200 metres of golden sand beside the port of Cedeira, along a mountainous frontage with a semi-urban character. Its 25-metre width, calm waters and coastal promenade form a setting integrated into the vicinity of the urban centre, where hotel facilities and restaurants are also present. It is accessed by car from the Cedeira Port road, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles; the interurban bus connection is 1.2 kilometres away.

Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Cariño

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Cariño marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus · 1,2 km away

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Arquitecto Marcide · 32 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ctra. Puerto de Cedeira.

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