Playa Barra
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Cangas · Pontevedra

Playa Barra

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

775 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high20 °CUV5High tide15:09Low tide21:17JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Limens · 3.2 km

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
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 · 39°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 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 20 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 20°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 3 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 64–92% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 76–95% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 40 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 69–80% ◉ 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 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400008M36008C1
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
22/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified9 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2023Not classified53 NMP/100 mL64 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 classified9 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 classified10 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 Barra is in Cangas, Pontevedra, and is characterised by a white-sand beach 775 metres long and 30 metres wide. It is an isolated beach, with a mountain frontage, vegetation and inclusion in a natural area within the Natura 2000 network. Access combines travel by car with a walk from the car park through the dunes. The area has bins and cleaning services, while nudism is among its listed characteristics. It also has signposted access, parking and an interurban bus connection.

Length775 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 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 characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

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

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Real Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - Cangas · 6 km away)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Xeral-Cíes · 28 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Cangas - Cabo Home.

Location

Directions

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