Baiona · Pontevedra

Playa Santa Marta

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high21 °CUV5High tide15:09Low tide21:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyCloudy with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain85%
Humidity67%
WindW 7 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Maximum UV5

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 · 35°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Baiona
Today14:00☂20°Cloudy with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Today20:00☁20°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Today23:00☁17°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁18°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ SE 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 85% chance of rain and wind W at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 85% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 63–86% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 16°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 8 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 35 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 68–77% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test17/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400003M36003D1
E. coli20 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci87 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
17/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Not classified64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Not classified240 NMP/100 mL110 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Not classified140 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/06/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/06/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2023Not classified120 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
09/05/2023Not classified180 NMP/100 mL75 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 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 17/09/2025. 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 Santa Marta occupies Punta de Santa Marta, in an urban area of Baiona under strong urban-development pressure. It is a fine-sand beach 250 metres long and 111 metres wide, with an urban frontage, shelter and an anchorage area. The seafront promenade runs alongside it, and access is easy on foot or by car, with an adapted route and an interurban connection. Practical facilities include showers, cleaning, food, parasol hire and lifesaving equipment during the summer season.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width111 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Baiona

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Baiona marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
BusIntercity bus (Vigo - Baiona · 0,1 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 Álvaro Cunqueiro · 27.2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include a bus connection and access from CC-550.

Location

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