Playa O Terron
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Vilanova de Arousa · Pontevedra

Playa O Terron

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

500 mSand / Rock
Water17 °CDaily high17 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:14Low tide21:58JellyfishNo 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
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity92%
WindE 13 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Water17 °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 wind16 km/h · 159°Water temperature17 °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 Vilanova de Arousa
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today20:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 1 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂15°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂15°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 23 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ S 15 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain 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 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 87–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudy with rainAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 92–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with thunderstorm

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 94–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 90–100% ☀ 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 temperature17 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar21:58Today · 1.03 m
↑ Pleamar04:14Tomorrow · 3.56 m
↓ Bajamar10:25Tomorrow · 1.02 m
↑ Pleamar16:33Tomorrow · 3.28 m
↓ Bajamar22:32Tomorrow · 1.15 m
↑ Pleamar04:49Friday 13 · 3.44 m
↓ Bajamar11:02Friday 13 · 1.14 m
↑ Pleamar17:09Friday 13 · 3.13 m

Predicción de referencia: Vilagarcía (Ría de Arousa) · 7.3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:14 and low tide at 21:58.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test13/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400061M36061C3
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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
13/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Not 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 13/09/2026. 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 O Terron combines an isolated setting with a varied composition of sand and rock on a semi-urban coastal frontage. Its 500 metres of length and just 15 metres of width form a long, narrow stretch accompanied by vegetation and calm waters. The sand is white and visitor numbers are high for a beach of this kind, a feature that forms part of its identity within Vilanova de Arousa. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the CC-500 road, with fewer than 50 parking spaces. Toilets, showers, food and nautical equipment hire are available.

Length500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
MarinaMarina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Vilagarcía - Illa de Arousa · 0,2 km away)

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital do Salnés · 12 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CC-500.

Location

Directions

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