Playa Santa Cristina
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Oleiros · A Coruña

Playa Santa Cristina

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water13 °CDaily high18 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:30Low tide22:15JellyfishNo 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%
Humidity88%
WindSE 15 km/hGusts 26 km/h
Water13 °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 wind1 km/h · 158°Water temperature13 °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 Oleiros
Today17:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today20:00☁15°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Today23:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁13°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁13°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂12°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00⚡16°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀16°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 90% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁14°High cloud☂ 90% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ E 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁13°Overcast · ↝ NE 5 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 SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 18 °C, water temperature around 13 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 82–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 13° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 12°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 85–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 89–91% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Overcast with rain

Low 9°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ 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 temperature13 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:15Today · 1.04 m
↑ Pleamar04:30Tomorrow · 3.67 m
↓ Bajamar10:42Tomorrow · 1.04 m
↑ Pleamar16:49Tomorrow · 3.39 m
↓ Bajamar22:49Tomorrow · 1.17 m
↑ Pleamar05:05Friday 13 · 3.55 m
↓ Bajamar11:19Friday 13 · 1.17 m
↑ Pleamar17:25Friday 13 · 3.23 m

Predicción de referencia: A Coruña · 2 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 13 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:30 and low tide at 22:15.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100058M15058A1
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
21/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Not classified99 NMP/100 mL192 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment99 UFC/100 ml192 UFC/100 ml
08/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL137 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml137 UFC/100 ml
12/08/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
30/07/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
06/07/2025Not classified53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2025No published assessment53 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
23/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml31 UFC/100 ml
09/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
20/05/2025Not classified124 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025No published assessment124 UFC/100 ml31 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 21/09/2026. 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 Santa Cristina is recognised by the characteristic shape it takes within the ría do Burgo. It is an urban beach measuring 1,520 metres in length and 80 metres in width, with golden sand, rocks, vegetation and a seafront promenade. It lies at the mouth of the ria, where currents are strong at low and high tide and the beach increases considerably at low tide. Access is easy on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces, an urban bus service and amphibious chairs during the summer season.

Length1,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsOpen beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By 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
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de A Coruña

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de A Coruña marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityComplejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC) · 3 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. de Santa Cristina / AC-173.

Location

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