Playa O Espiño
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Playa O Espiño

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

130 mSand / Rock
Water17 °CDaily high19 °CUV5High tide15:12Low tide21:21JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Area da Cruz · 0.8 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity69%
WindW 7 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV5

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 · 343°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of O Grove
Today14:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Today17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Today23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋17°Mist☂ 35% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ S 18 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 17°High 19°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 69–95% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 16°High 20°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 55% ↝ S · 4 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 79–98% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 45 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 68–83% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 75–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400022M36022D1
E. coli9 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 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
16/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Not classified111 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2025Not classified137 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Not classified238 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified150 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/05/2023Not 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 16/09/2025. 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 O Espiño is a semi-urban beach 130 metres long and 40 metres wide, with white sand mixed with rock. Its usual waters are calm and the beach is part of a Natura 2000 area, accompanied by vegetation and a promenade with a wooden path. The listing indicates high occupancy compared with other nearby beaches of similar characteristics. Access is easy on foot or by car from the road from La Lanzada to San Vicente, with fewer than 50 parking spaces, a nearby bus service and catering facilities.

Length130 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaClub Náutico San Vicente do Mar

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico San Vicente do Mar marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - San Vicente · 0,2 km away)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Montecelo · 30 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from La Lanzada - San Vicente.

Location

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