Playa Canido

Vigo · Pontevedra

Playa Canido

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water19 °CDaily high22 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:09Low tide21:17JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain20%
Humidity60%
WindW 1 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water19 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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 · 206°Water temperature19 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Vigo
Today13:00☁21°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ W 1 km/h
Today16:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Today19:00☂20°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Today22:00☁18°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁17°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁17°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁18°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁20°Cloudy · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ S 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 20% chance of rain and wind W at 1 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ light Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 59–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 80% ↝ light Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 68–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 25°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 67–75% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature19 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:09Today · 3.84 m
↓ Bajamar21:17Today · 0.46 m
↑ Pleamar03:27Tomorrow · 3.72 m
↓ Bajamar09:32Tomorrow · 0.5 m
↑ Pleamar15:45Tomorrow · 3.85 m
↓ Bajamar21:51Tomorrow · 0.48 m
↑ Pleamar04:03Tuesday 29 · 3.73 m
↓ Bajamar10:09Tuesday 29 · 0.54 m

Predicción de referencia: Vigo · 7.6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 19 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:09 and low tide at 21:17.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test17/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400057M36057C1
E. coli137 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci42 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
17/09/2025Not classified137 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 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 classified87 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL10 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 classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/05/2023Not 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 17/09/2025. 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 Canido occupies the harbour of the same name, south of Illa Toralla, and offers an urban beach of fine sand and sheltered conditions. Its 300-metre length and 50-metre width are accompanied by a seafront promenade, vegetation and an anchorage area, with high visitor numbers. Access is easy on foot or by car, with signs, parking, an urban bus and adaptations for people with reduced mobility. The beach has toilets, showers, cleaning, food, a yacht club and summer lifeguarding.

Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sailing club
Anchorage
MarinaClub Marítimo de Canido

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Club Marítimo de Canido 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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BusUrban bus service

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 Álvaro Cunqueiro · 9 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Vigo - Baiona, por la costa.

Location

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