Playa Quenxe
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Playa Quenxe

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

350 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:08Low tide21:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity90%
WindE 4 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water16 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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 wind4 km/h · 61°Water temperature16 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Corcubión
Today13:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Today16:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today19:00≋19°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Today22:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 10% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00≋16°Niebla☂ 50% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁19°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁19°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁18°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ S 33 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 65–97% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudy with rainAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ light Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 81–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 70 km/h Humidity 74–89% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · 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 65–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature16 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:08Today · 3.67 m
↓ Bajamar21:18Today · 0.17 m
↑ Pleamar03:28Tomorrow · 3.53 m
↓ Bajamar09:33Tomorrow · 0.2 m
↑ Pleamar15:45Tomorrow · 3.65 m
↓ Bajamar21:54Tomorrow · 0.19 m
↑ Pleamar04:04Tuesday 29 · 3.52 m
↓ Bajamar10:11Tuesday 29 · 0.23 m

Predicción de referencia: Fisterra · 6.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:08 and low tide at 21:18.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100028M15028A3
E. coli53 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
21/09/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Not classified560 NMP/100 mL254 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2025Not classified137 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2024Not classified380 NMP/100 mL190 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Not classified150 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Not classified87 NMP/100 mL120 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Not classified250 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/09/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
13/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2023Not classified120 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2023Not classified250 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 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 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD 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 21/09/2025. 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 Quenxe is Corcubión’s urban beach, a white-sand beach with calm waters reaching 350 metres in length and 50 metres in width. The seafront promenade and urban frontage accompany a beach with high occupancy, connected with the life of the centre and the Puerto Deportivo de Corcubión. Access is easy on foot, by bicycle or by car, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles. Toilets, showers, food services, a children’s area and watersports facilities complete the broad range of amenities.

Length350 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By bicycle · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sailing club
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Corcubión

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 a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Corcubión marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff · 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 Virxe da Xunqueira · 1 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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