Playa Chancelas
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Playa Chancelas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

215 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high22 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:11Low tide21:20JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain90%
Humidity66%
WindSW 5 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water17 °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 wind3 km/h · 11°Water temperature17 °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 Poio
Today14:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Today17:00☁20°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Today23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ N 1 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁18°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁18°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ S 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 90% chance of rain and wind SW at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 22°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 65–89% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 68–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 69–88% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 12:25
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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

↑ Pleamar15:11Today · 3.79 m
↓ Bajamar21:20Today · 0.44 m
↑ Pleamar03:30Tomorrow · 3.68 m
↓ Bajamar09:34Tomorrow · 0.49 m
↑ Pleamar15:47Tomorrow · 3.81 m
↓ Bajamar21:54Tomorrow · 0.46 m
↑ Pleamar04:05Tuesday 29 · 3.69 m
↓ Bajamar10:11Tuesday 29 · 0.51 m

Predicción de referencia: Marín (Ría de Pontevedra) · 2.7 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:11 and low tide at 21:20.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400041M36041D1
E. coli9 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
15/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2023Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Not classified190 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/06/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/05/2023Not 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 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 Chancelas takes its name from the urban centre to which it belongs and is a semi-urban beach in Poio, with vegetation and an anchorage area. Its 215-metre length and 8-metre width form a narrow beach of white sand, calm waters and high visitor numbers. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with signs, parking, an interurban bus and an adapted route. The listing records showers, litter bins, cleaning and anchorage as its main facilities.

Length215 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width8 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Combarro

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Combarro marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - Samieira · 0,1 km away)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Montecelo · 9 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from PO-308.

Location

Directions

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