Playa Niñons
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Ponteceso · A Coruña

Playa Niñons

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water14 °CDaily high17 °CUV2High tide04:29Low tide22:14JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindSE 6 km/hGusts 13 km/h
Water14 °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 wind12 km/h · 186°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 Ponteceso
Today17:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today20:00☀15°Clear☂ 65% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today23:00☁14°Mostly cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁14°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂14°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁14°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂15°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂17°Cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁17°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 75% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁14°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ E 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂13°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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 SE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 14 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 14°High 17°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 7 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 82–93% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 17°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 75–97% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NE · 20 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 93–96% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 9°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100068M15068F1
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
08/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Not 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 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 Niñons is a small, isolated beach in Ponteceso, 117 metres long and 100 metres wide. Its golden sand lies in a mountainous, vegetated setting within a Site of Community Importance (SCI), exposed to moderate waves. Its lightly developed character and low occupancy distinguish it from better-equipped beaches. It is reached by car via the Malpica-Ponteceso road and has parking, toilets, litter bins and cleaning services, as well as danger signage and lifeguard service.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width100 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Bins
Cleaning service

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, bins and a cleaning service.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusPublic transport

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 Virxe da Xunqueira

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ctra. Malpica - Ponteceso.

Location

Directions

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