Cangas · Pontevedra

Playa Pinténs

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mSand
Water19 °CDaily high20 °CUV5High tide15:09Low tide21:17JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Areabrava · 1.2 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain90%
Humidity69%
WindNW 5 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water19 °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 wind5 km/h · 39°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 Cangas
Today14:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today23:00☁17°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁18°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ SE 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 90% chance of rain and wind NW at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 20°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 3 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 64–92% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 76–95% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 40 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 69–80% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400008M36008M1
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
22/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Not classified64 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
23/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/05/2023Not 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 22/09/2025. 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 Pinténs belongs to a group of four rustic beaches with similar characteristics, alongside San Xián, Pipín and Castiñeiras. This isolated beach in Cangas is 200 metres long and 25 metres wide, with white sand, vegetation, calm waters and an anchorage area. Access is restricted: there is no vehicle access and reaching the beach is described as very difficult because of a private-property restriction. The listing also records showers, litter bins, cleaning and an interurban bus service.

Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant 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
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Anchorage
MarinaReal Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas)

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Real Club Náutico Rodeira (Cangas) 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 - Cangas · 3 km away)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Montecelo · 31 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from PO-551.

Location

Directions

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