Playa Bascuas
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Sanxenxo · Pontevedra

Playa Bascuas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

210 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water18 °CDaily high20 °CUV5High tide15:12Low tide21:21JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Montalvo · 1 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity69%
WindW 7 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water18 °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 · 343°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 Sanxenxo
Today14:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Today23:00☁17°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐20°Sunny intervals☂ 45% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐21°Sunny intervals☂ 45% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ S 18 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 20°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 69–95% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 16°High 22°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals
☂ Rain 55% ↝ S · 4 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 79–98% ◉ 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 · 45 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 68–83% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 75–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400051M36051N1
E. coli164 UFC/100 ml
Enterococci53 UFC/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
15/09/2025No published assessment164 UFC/100 ml53 UFC/100 ml
14/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
31/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
08/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
25/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
15/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
01/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
11/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 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 classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Not classified87 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not 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 15/09/2025. 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 Bascuas is an isolated beach in Sanxenxo, set in surroundings of small cliffs covered with vegetation. Its fine-sand beach is 210 metres long and 40 metres wide, with open conditions, high visitor numbers and nudism recorded in the listing. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with signs, parking and an interurban bus. It offers adapted toilets, showers, litter bins, cleaning, food and lifeguarding during the summer season.

Length210 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaClub Náutico Portonovo

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico Portonovo marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - O Grove · 0,5 km away)

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 de Montecelo · 22 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CC-500.

Location

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