Playa Gandarío

Bergondo · A Coruña

Playa Gandarío

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water14 °CDaily high19 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:36Low tide22:23JellyfishNo 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 light rain
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity88%
WindSE 14 km/hGusts 25 km/h
Water14 °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 wind9 km/h · 167°Water temperature14 °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 Bergondo
Today17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today20:00☁15°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Today23:00☁14°Cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂13°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁13°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00⚡12°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐16°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁14°High cloud☂ 80% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ E 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂13°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NW 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 15 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 15 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 14 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 77–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 12°High 19°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 84–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 13°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 80% ↝ light Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 92–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Overcast with rain

Low 9°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 1
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 temperature14 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:23Today · 0.81 m
↑ Pleamar04:36Tomorrow · 3.54 m
↓ Bajamar10:47Tomorrow · 0.77 m
↑ Pleamar16:54Tomorrow · 3.27 m
↓ Bajamar22:56Tomorrow · 0.94 m
↑ Pleamar05:10Friday 13 · 3.48 m
↓ Bajamar11:23Friday 13 · 0.92 m
↑ Pleamar17:28Friday 13 · 3.16 m

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 14 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:36 and low tide at 22:23.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100008M15008A1
E. coli9 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci9 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
21/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/09/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2026Not classified164 NMP/100 mL384 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Not classified150 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
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
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 21/09/2026. 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 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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