Playa Magdalena
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Cedeira · A Coruña

Playa Magdalena

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,400 mSand
Water19 °CDaily high22 °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 with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity78%
WindW 5 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water19 °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 wind6 km/h · 207°Water temperature19 °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 Cedeira
Today14:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 1 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ SW 1 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SE 1 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 65% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NW 1 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁19°High cloud · ↝ SE 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 18°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 65–90% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 25°
MorningCloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 71–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 18°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 72–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 25 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ 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 temperature19 °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 · 0.33 m
↑ Pleamar03:54Tomorrow · 4 m
↓ Bajamar09:58Tomorrow · 0.37 m
↑ Pleamar16:12Tomorrow · 4.12 m
↓ Bajamar22:19Tomorrow · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar04:31Tuesday 29 · 3.97 m
↓ Bajamar10:37Tuesday 29 · 0.39 m

Predicción de referencia: Cedeira · 1.7 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 19 °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 test16/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100022M15022A3
E. coli10 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
16/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Not classified111 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2024Not classified99 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Not classified180 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2024Not classified240 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/05/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 GOOD EEA2018 GOOD EEA2017 SUFFICIENT EEA2016 SUFFICIENT EEA2015 SUFFICIENT EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 16/09/2025. 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 Magdalena, also called Cedeira or San Isidro in its southern section, is notable for the light grey colour of its sand. It is an extensive urban stretch 1,400 metres long and 35 metres wide, with calm waters, a seafront promenade and vegetation. High occupancy corresponds to a frontage with parking for more than 100 spaces and a nearby interurban connection, as well as adapted access. Facilities for visitors include toilets, showers, food services, nautical hire, a sports area and a children's playground.

Length1,400 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeLight greyPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Cariño

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Cariño 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 · 0,2 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 facilityHospital Arquitecto Marcide · 32 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AC-566.

Location

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