Playa Tanxil
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Playa Tanxil

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

220 mSand
Water15 °CDaily high21 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:14Low tide21:21JellyfishNo 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
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity77%
WindNW 2 km/hGusts 9 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 · 37°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 Rianxo
Today14:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Today17:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Today23:00≋17°Mist☂ 50% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋16°Mist☂ 35% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ NE 3 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, 100% chance of rain and wind NW at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 64–97% ≈ slight ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 75% ↝ light Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 72–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 71–88% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 14°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ 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

↑ Pleamar15:14Today · 3.92 m
↓ Bajamar21:21Today · 0.45 m
↑ Pleamar03:32Tomorrow · 3.8 m
↓ Bajamar09:36Tomorrow · 0.49 m
↑ Pleamar15:49Tomorrow · 3.93 m
↓ Bajamar21:56Tomorrow · 0.47 m
↑ Pleamar04:08Tuesday 29 · 3.8 m
↓ Bajamar10:13Tuesday 29 · 0.53 m

Predicción de referencia: Vilagarcía (Ría de Arousa) · 6.1 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 15 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:14 and low tide at 21:21.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test17/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11100072M15072A1
E. coli64 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci31 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
17/09/2025Not classified64 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL111 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Not classified87 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2024Not classified99 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
13/06/2023Not classified290 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/05/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 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 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 Tanxil is a semi-urban beach in Rianxo with calm waters and high occupancy, linked to the good provision of facilities at the site. It measures 220 metres in length and 50 metres in width, combining white sand, vegetation and a seafront promenade on a coastal frontage that is also semi-urban. Club Náutico de Rianxo reinforces its relationship with nautical activities. It is easily accessible on foot or by car, with fewer than 50 parking spaces, and offers showers, food services, nautical hire and adapted access.

Length220 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
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
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
MarinaClub Náutico de Rianxo

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, a nautical club and the nearby Club Náutico de Rianxo marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus, Rianxo - Padrón · 300 m away

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 Comarcal da Barbanza · 29 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Vía urbana.

Location

Directions

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