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
Water15 °CDaily high20 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:15Low tide21:24JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity81%
WindW 2 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water15 °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 · 346°Water temperature15 °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 Muros
Today14:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Today17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 1 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Today23:00≋17°Mist☂ 65% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁16°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁17°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ N 1 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁20°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ SE 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 W at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 66–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 15° ☀ 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 75% ↝ light Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 80–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 56 km/h Humidity 75–89% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 14°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ 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 temperature15 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:15Today · 3.77 m
↓ Bajamar21:24Today · 0.48 m
↑ Pleamar03:34Tomorrow · 3.65 m
↓ Bajamar09:39Tomorrow · 0.55 m
↑ Pleamar15:51Tomorrow · 3.78 m
↓ Bajamar21:59Tomorrow · 0.52 m
↑ Pleamar04:09Tuesday 29 · 3.67 m
↓ Bajamar10:16Tuesday 29 · 0.59 m

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 15 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:15 and low tide at 21:24.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100053M15053C1
E. coli10 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
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
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 mL31 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Not classified75 NMP/100 mL10 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 14/09/2025. 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 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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