Playa Gandarío

Bergondo · A Coruña

Playa Gandarío

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water17 °CDaily high21 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:34Low tide21:42JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity68%
WindN 7 km/hGusts 15 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 wind4 km/h · 136°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 Bergondo
Today14:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Today23:00≋17°Mist☂ 80% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂15°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂15°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00≋14°Mist☂ 40% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁17°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁17°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ SE 10 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 N at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 62–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 14°High 25°
MorningCloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 64–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 78–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 11°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ 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 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

↑ Pleamar15:34Today · 4.11 m
↓ Bajamar21:42Today · 0.32 m
↑ Pleamar03:53Tomorrow · 3.97 m
↓ Bajamar09:57Tomorrow · 0.31 m
↑ Pleamar16:09Tomorrow · 4.11 m
↓ Bajamar22:16Tomorrow · 0.28 m
↑ Pleamar04:28Tuesday 29 · 3.99 m
↓ Bajamar10:34Tuesday 29 · 0.3 m

Predicción de referencia: Sada Fontán (Ría de Betanzos) · 2.3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:34 and low tide at 21:42.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100008M15008A1
E. coli9 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci20 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
22/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
08/09/2025Not classified75 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025No published assessment75 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2025Not classified306 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025No published assessment306 UFC/100 ml99 UFC/100 ml
12/08/2025Not classified99 NMP/100 mL164 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025No published assessment99 UFC/100 ml164 UFC/100 ml
03/08/2025Not classified364 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
06/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
23/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
09/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
20/05/2025Not classified99 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025No published assessment99 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
23/09/2024Not classified310 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Not classified220 NMP/100 mL140 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Not classified140 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Not classified31 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 SIN CLASIFICAR EEA2016 POOR EEA2015 GOOD EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 22/09/2025. 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 Gandarío is a broad urban beach of fine sand, sheltered and associated with an area where activities such as canoeing, rowing and sailing take place. Its 800-metre length and 63-metre width account for the spaciousness of the area, which has high occupancy and lies beside a hostel and several nearby campsites. Access is easy on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces. Toilets, showers, watersports hire and food services complete facilities designed for active stays.

Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width63 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 characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Sada

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Sada marina.

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 · 1 km away

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 facilityComplejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC) · 22 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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