Playa Canido

Vigo · Pontevedra

Playa Canido

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water17 °CDaily high17 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:09Low tide21:54JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity89%
WindSE 3 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV2
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 wind13 km/h · 159°Water temperature17 °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 Vigo
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today20:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂16°Mostly cloudy with light rain · ↝ S 15 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ SW 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 86–97% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 84–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Chubascos

Low 15°High 17°
MorningChubascosAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 87–95% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 85–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

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

Water temperature17 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar21:54Today · 0.99 m
↑ Pleamar04:09Tomorrow · 3.46 m
↓ Bajamar10:21Tomorrow · 0.97 m
↑ Pleamar16:29Tomorrow · 3.18 m
↓ Bajamar22:28Tomorrow · 1.11 m
↑ Pleamar04:44Friday 13 · 3.34 m
↓ Bajamar10:58Friday 13 · 1.1 m
↑ Pleamar17:05Friday 13 · 3.03 m

Predicción de referencia: Vigo · 7.6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:09 and low tide at 21:54.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400057M36057C1
E. coli20 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 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 classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 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 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
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 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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