Vigo · Pontevedra

Playa Argazada

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

410 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water19 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:09Low tide21:17JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Samil · 0.9 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain20%
Humidity60%
WindW 1 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water19 °C
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 wind4 km/h · 206°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 Vigo
Today13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ W 1 km/h
Today16:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Today19:00☂20°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Today22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁17°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁17°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁18°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁20°Cloudy · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ S 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 20% chance of rain and wind W at 1 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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High cloud

Low 17°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 59–91% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ S · 3 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 68–91% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 35 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 67–75% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400057M36057W1
E. coli9 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
16/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL124 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL110 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Not classified64 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/05/2023Not 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 16/09/2025. 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 Argazada, also known as Azul or Laxón, marks the beginning of Playa de Samil and shares its services. It is a semi-urban stretch of fine sand, 410 metres long and 60 metres wide, with a seafront promenade, vegetation and sheltered waters. High occupancy is accompanied by easy access on foot or by car, parking for more than 100 spaces and an urban bus service. Toilets, showers, food services, nautical hire, a sports area and children's games are concentrated along the seafront.

Length410 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto deportivo de Bouzas

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto deportivo de Bouzas marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

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 Álvaro Cunqueiro · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Vigo - Baiona, por la costa.

Location

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