Playa As Cunchas
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Playa As Cunchas

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130 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:14Low tide21:58JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 19:00Reference sea area: Playa Tanxil · 1.5 km

Now

Forecast for 19:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity90%
WindNE 8 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV2

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Rianxo
Today18:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Today21:00☁15°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow18:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Tomorrow21:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Friday 1300:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm · ↝ E 13 km/h
Friday 1303:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Friday 1306:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 13 km/h

Today’s weather

At 19:00, 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 NE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 14°High 16°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 14°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 90–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with thunderstorm

Low 14°High 14°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 89–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 90–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100072M15072C1
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
16/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2025Not classified20 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2024Not classified42 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 16/09/2026. 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 As Cunchas is an isolated beach of white sand, vegetation and calm waters, located in a mountainous setting. The beach measures 130 metres in length and 12 metres in width, a narrow configuration contrasting with the variety of nautical activities and services listed in the description. Its occupancy is medium and access is easy on foot or by car via a paved track to the beach. There is parking for fewer than 50 vehicles, as well as toilets, food services and nautical hire.

Length130 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width12 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
MarinaClub Náutico de Rianxo

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Club Náutico de Rianxo 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, Rianxo - Padrón · 3 km away

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff · 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 Comarcal da Barbanza · 33 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Pista asfaltada hasta la playa.

Location

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