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Playa Piñeirón

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

85 mSand
Water15 °CDaily high20 °CUV5High tide15:14Low tide21:21JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Barraña 1 · 3.3 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity72%
WindE 3 km/hGusts 6 km/h
Water15 °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 wind3 km/h · 348°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 Boiro
Today13:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today16:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Today22:00≋18°Mist☂ 45% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁16°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁15°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ S 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind E at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 17°High 20°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 2 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 64–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 15°High 22°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ SE · 3 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 78–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 35 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 76–93% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 13°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test17/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100011M15011H1
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
17/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified75 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/05/2023Not 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 17/09/2025. 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 Piñeirón is a small urban beach, only 85 metres long and 7 metres wide. Its white sand lies within Boiro’s urban area, with an urban coastal frontage and calm waters. Although the description presents it as lacking services, the details record toilets, showers, cleaning and supervision. It is easily accessed on foot or by car from Cabo de Cruz’s urban road, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles and an interurban bus 7 kilometres away.

Length85 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width7 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaCabo de Cruz

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Cabo de Cruz marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus · 7 km away

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 Comarcal da Barbanza · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Vial urbano Cabo de Cruz.

Location

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