Cangas · Pontevedra

Playa Areabrava

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand
Water19 °CDaily high21 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:09Low tide21:17JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity64%
WindN 6 km/hGusts 12 km/h
Water19 °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 wind5 km/h · 39°Water temperature19 °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 Cangas
Today13:00☁20°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today16:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Today19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁17°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁17°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀22°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀21°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ S 20 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind N at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 64–92% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 75% ↝ light Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 76–95% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 69–80% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature19 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:09Today · 3.84 m
↓ Bajamar21:17Today · 0.46 m
↑ Pleamar03:27Tomorrow · 3.72 m
↓ Bajamar09:32Tomorrow · 0.5 m
↑ Pleamar15:45Tomorrow · 3.85 m
↓ Bajamar21:51Tomorrow · 0.48 m
↑ Pleamar04:03Tuesday 29 · 3.73 m
↓ Bajamar10:09Tuesday 29 · 0.54 m

Predicción de referencia: Vigo · 11 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 19 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:09 and low tide at 21:17.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400008M36008F1
E. coli64 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
22/09/2025Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Not classified192 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Not classified99 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2023Not classified120 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
23/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/07/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/05/2023Not 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 22/09/2025. 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 Areabrava is an undeveloped, isolated beach in Cangas, 800 metres long and 30 metres wide, on white sand. Its semi-urban frontage is accompanied by vegetation and protected as a Natural Area, while the usual conditions include moderate waves. The listing highlights its transparent waters and the presence of anchorage. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the PO-551, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and an interurban bus stop five kilometres away. Toilets, showers, a sports area and cleaning services complete the facilities.

Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaReal Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, 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 · 5 km away)

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard 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 · 33 km

Access and accessibility

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

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