Sada · A Coruña

Playa Arnela

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

130 mSand / Rock
Water17 °CDaily high21 °CUV5High tide15:34Low tide21:42JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity62%
WindNW 8 km/hGusts 12 km/h
Water17 °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 wind5 km/h · 208°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 Sada
Today13:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Today16:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Today19:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Today22:00≋18°Mist☂ 90% · ↝ SW 1 km/h
Tomorrow01:00≋16°Mist☂ 5% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂15°Cloudy with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂15°Cloudy with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁16°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁22°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀20°Clear☂ 95% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁19°High cloud · ↝ S 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind NW at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 17°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 2 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 62–94% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 15°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 95% ↝ S · 4 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 66–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 30 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 75–91% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 12°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 60–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100075M15075F1
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
22/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Not classified99 NMP/100 mL250 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2023Not classified310 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
21/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 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 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 Arnela forms part of an isolated coastal stretch between As Fontiñas and Arnela A Vella, with rocks and little sand. The beach is 130 metres long and barely 28 metres wide, combining white sand and rock and lying enclosed before a mountain frontage. Its waters are calm, although at high tide the available surface is practically non-existent. Access on foot is easy, and the road from Mera to Sada is nearby.

Length130 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width28 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Sada

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Sada marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus · 4 km away

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityComplejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC) · 18 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from Ctra. Mera - Sada.

Location

Directions

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