Playa Portomaior
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Bueu · Pontevedra

Playa Portomaior

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

750 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high16 °CUV2High tide04:21Low tide22:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Mourisca · 4.6 km

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%
Humidity91%
WindNE 5 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 · 151°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Bueu
Today17:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Today20:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋15°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂15°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂15°Overcast with rain · ↝ S 18 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂16°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 9 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 NE at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 19 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 89–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 14 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 87–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · 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 50 km/h Humidity 91–99% ☀ 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 85–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400004M36004J1
E. coli9 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 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
16/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
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
30/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified9 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 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 16/09/2026. 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 Portomaior shares with Agrelo a large golden-sand beach on Bueu's semi-urban coast, surrounded by vegetation and with an anchorage area. Its 750 metres of length and 25 metres of width form a fine-sand beach with open conditions. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with parking and an interurban bus service; the space is also adapted for people with reduced mobility. On the beach there are toilets, showers, foot-wash facilities, cleaning, food, nautical hire and a children's area.

Length750 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaBueu

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Bueu marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus (Pontevedra - Bueu)

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 · 18.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from PO-551.

Location

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