Playa Patos
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Nigrán · Pontevedra

Playa Patos

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,700 mSand / Rock
Water16 °CDaily high17 °CUV2WavesRoughHigh tide04:12Low tide21:57JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow 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%
Humidity88%
WindE 8 km/hGusts 14 km/h
Water16 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesRough

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°Water temperature16 °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 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 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 8 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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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 87–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 87–97% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Chubascos

Low 15°High 17°
MorningChubascosAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 89–97% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · 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

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Rough

Water temperature16 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar21:57Today · 0.82 m
↑ Pleamar04:12Tomorrow · 3.18 m
↓ Bajamar10:22Tomorrow · 0.81 m
↑ Pleamar16:32Tomorrow · 2.88 m
↓ Bajamar22:28Tomorrow · 0.94 m
↑ Pleamar04:46Friday 13 · 3.05 m
↓ Bajamar10:57Friday 13 · 0.93 m
↑ Pleamar17:07Friday 13 · 2.72 m

Predicción de referencia: Baiona · 4.3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:12 and low tide at 21:57.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400035M36035D1
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
14/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL53 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 classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified31 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Not classified207 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Not classified270 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 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 14/09/2026. 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 Patos is a large beach 1,700 metres long and 80 metres wide, extending along the Ensenada de Carreira. Its white sand is mixed with rocks on an urban frontage accompanied by a promenade and vegetation, with moderate waves and wind. The beach has several names depending on the section: Prado or As Canas to the north, known for surfing, and Abra to the south. It is easily reached on foot, with more than 100 parking spaces, food services, nautical equipment hire, a sports area and anchorage.

Length1,700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
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
Sports area
Surfing area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto de Panxón

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area, water-sports hire, 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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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus (Vigo - Baiona · 0,5 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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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Álvaro Cunqueiro · 10 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

Directions

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