Playa San Francisco
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Muros · A Coruña

Playa San Francisco

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water16 °CDaily high17 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:16Low tide22:02JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity94%
WindE 13 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Water16 °C
Maximum UV2
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 wind15 km/h · 159°Water temperature16 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Muros
Today17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today20:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Today23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋14°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 1 km/h
Tomorrow08:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 95% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 13 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Cloudy · ↝ NE 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 15 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 15 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 88–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 88–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 13°High 17°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 80% ↝ light Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 92–94% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature16 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:02Today · 1.12 m
↑ Pleamar04:16Tomorrow · 3.44 m
↓ Bajamar10:31Tomorrow · 1.1 m
↑ Pleamar16:37Tomorrow · 3.17 m
↓ Bajamar22:36Tomorrow · 1.22 m
↑ Pleamar04:52Friday 13 · 3.33 m
↓ Bajamar11:09Friday 13 · 1.21 m
↑ Pleamar17:14Friday 13 · 3.03 m

Predicción de referencia: Portosín (Ría de Muros y Noia) · 10.1 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:16 and low tide at 22:02.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test13/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100053M15053C1
E. coli31 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
13/09/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/05/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
31/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
08/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
25/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
15/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
01/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
11/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/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 13/09/2026. 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 San Francisco is an extensive urban beach in Muros, measuring 820 metres in length and combining white sand and rocks. The seafront promenade follows the shore, while the pine grove behind it and the hospitality establishments complete a setting closely integrated into local life. Its calm waters and high visitor numbers explain its busy profile. It is accessible via the C-550 by car or interurban bus, and offers parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles, as well as nautical hire and an anchorage area.

Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

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

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 and an anchorage.

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 · 42.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from C-550.

Location

Directions

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