Playa Madorra
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Nigrán · Pontevedra

Playa Madorra

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

350 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high17 °CUV2High tide04:12Low tide21:57JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Patos · 0.9 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity88%
WindE 9 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water16 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind14 km/h · 153°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Nigrán
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Today20:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂16°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 24 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂16°Overcast with light rain · ↝ S 19 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ SW 27 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 16 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 16 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 19 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 87–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 87–97% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 89–97% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 85–95% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400035M36035C1
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
16/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified42 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 classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified111 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified87 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified99 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2024Not 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 Madorra, also called Castro, is a medium-sized urban beach on the Ría de Baiona, in Nigrán. The beach is 350 metres long and 45 metres wide, with dark sand, a seafront promenade, vegetation and an anchorage area. It has moderate wave conditions or windy conditions and high visitor numbers. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with signs, parking and an interurban bus; it offers showers, litter bins, cleaning and anchorage.

Length350 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width45 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

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

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

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

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Vigo - Baiona · 0,1 km away)

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro · 12 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

Directions

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