Playa Barrañán
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Arteixo · A Coruña

Playa Barrañán

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,200 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water13 °CDaily high18 °CUV2WavesModerateHigh tide04:28Low tide22:14JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity84%
WindS 19 km/hGusts 37 km/h
Water13 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesModerate

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 wind1 km/h · 163°Water temperature13 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Arteixo
Today16:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Today19:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today22:00☂15°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂14°Cloudy with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂13°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂13°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀17°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Friday 1304:00☂13°Mostly cloudy with light rain · ↝ E 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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 S at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 13 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 79–93% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 13° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 13°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 73–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 89–93% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 10°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Moderate

Water temperature13 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:14Today · 1.03 m
↑ Pleamar04:28Tomorrow · 3.65 m
↓ Bajamar10:40Tomorrow · 1.03 m
↑ Pleamar16:47Tomorrow · 3.37 m
↓ Bajamar22:48Tomorrow · 1.16 m
↑ Pleamar05:03Friday 13 · 3.54 m
↓ Bajamar11:17Friday 13 · 1.17 m
↑ Pleamar17:23Friday 13 · 3.22 m

Predicción de referencia: Langosteira (Puerto exterior de A Coruña) · 4.3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 13 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:28 and low tide at 22:14.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100005M15005J1
E. coli10 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
14/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Not classified120 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL10 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 14/09/2026. 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 Barrañán is a natural beach of white, fine sand comprising the beach, a dune complex and a marshland area. It is 1,100 metres long and 20 metres wide, facing north along a semi-urban frontage, within a Site of Community Importance (SCI), and has strong swell and windy conditions; the source also notes surfing. The promenade and vegetation complete the setting. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the Arteixo-Caión road, with more than 100 spaces, an interurban bus service and adapted access. There are toilets, showers, cleaning, food services and a surfing area.

Length1,200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area.

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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BusIntercity bus

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 facilityCentro de Salud de Arteixo · 3 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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