Playa Pragueira
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Sanxenxo · Pontevedra

Playa Pragueira

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water18 °CDaily high16 °CUV2High tide04:21Low tide22:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Montalvo · 1.7 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.

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 wind2 km/h · 155°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 Sanxenxo
Today17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today20:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today23:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂15°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 28 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ S 19 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂16°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 14 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 test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400051M36051K1
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 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL111 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified99 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2025Not classified10 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 classified9 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 classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not classified42 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 Pragueira forms the end of Praia Major, in an isolated section of Sanxenxo where white sand alternates with rocky seabeds. It is 300 metres long and 50 metres wide, with vegetation, an anchorage area, open conditions and high occupancy. Access is easy on foot or by car, with signs, parking and an interurban bus service. For a stay, it offers adapted toilets, showers, litter bins, cleaning, food services, anchorage and supervision with first aid during the summer season.

Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel 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
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico Portonovo

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Club Náutico Portonovo 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
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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 · 23 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CC-500.

Location

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