Playa Paxariñas
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Sanxenxo · Pontevedra

Playa Paxariñas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

100 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water18 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:21Low tide22:05JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Montalvo · 0.9 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature16 °CFeels like 16 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity91%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Water18 °C
Maximum UV2

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Sanxenxo
Today18:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today21:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂15°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow06:00◐15°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 20 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 22 km/h
Tomorrow21:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Friday 1300:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain · ↝ S 29 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ S 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, 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 NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 15°High 16°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 20 km/h Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 89–100% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 15°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 18 km/h Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 90–100% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 93–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test13/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400051M36051H1
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
13/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Not 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 classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not 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 Paxariñas is a semi-urban beach in Sanxenxo at the foot of a cliff, reached by steps along the rock face. The beach is 100 metres long and 40 metres wide, with fine sand, vegetation, sheltered waters and high visitor numbers. Arrival is on foot, with registered parking and an interurban bus. It has toilets, showers, litter bins, cleaning, food, nautical equipment hire and surveillance with first aid during the summer season.

Length100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on footPublished 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
MarinaClub Náutico Portonovo

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 Club Náutico Portonovo 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 - O Grove · 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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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital de Montecelo · 20 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

Directions

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