Playa Santo Tomé
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Cambados · Pontevedra

Playa Santo Tomé

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

115 mSand
Daily high19 °CUV5High tide15:14Low tide21:21JellyfishNo 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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SkyOvercast
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain95%
Humidity69%
WindW 6 km/hGusts 11 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 · 71°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 Cambados
Today14:00☁19°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Today23:00≋18°Mist☂ 40% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁17°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ S 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 95% chance of rain and wind W at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 19°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 95% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 66–94% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 16°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 65% ↝ W · 2 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 76–99% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 40 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 68–83% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · 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 75–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400006M36006A1
E. coli53 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci20 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 classified53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Not classified160 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2024Not classified99 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2023Not classified64 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Not classified180 NMP/100 mL150 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Not classified64 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2023Not classified53 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
09/05/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL42 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 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 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 Santo Tomé is a small urban beach integrated into the centre of Cambados. Its 115 metres of length and 27 metres of width rest on dark sand, with calm waters and a seafront promenade reinforcing its distinctly local character. Occupancy is medium and access is easy on foot or by car, with parking and an interurban bus service. For a comfortable stay it offers toilets, showers, litter bins, cleaning, food service, a tourist office, a sports area and a play area.

Length115 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width27 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaMarina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa)

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby Marina Vilagarcía (V. de Arousa) 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 (Vilagarcia - Cambados)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital do Salnés · 12 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

Directions

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