Playa Xilloi
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W Vicedo · Lugo

Playa Xilloi

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

940 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water20 °CDaily high20 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide15:38Low tide21:45JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity66%
WindN 4 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water20 °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 wind5 km/h · 164°Water temperature20 °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 O Vicedo
Today14:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today20:00☁18°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today23:00≋17°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ SE 1 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SE 1 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁18°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁17°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ S 13 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, 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 N at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 60–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 72–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 79–90% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 60–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 12:25
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Slight

Water temperature20 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:38Today · 4.16 m
↓ Bajamar21:45Today · 0.38 m
↑ Pleamar03:57Tomorrow · 4.07 m
↓ Bajamar10:02Tomorrow · 0.4 m
↑ Pleamar16:15Tomorrow · 4.17 m
↓ Bajamar22:22Tomorrow · 0.39 m
↑ Pleamar04:34Tuesday 29 · 4.05 m
↓ Bajamar10:40Tuesday 29 · 0.44 m

Predicción de referencia: Cillero (Ría de Viveiro) · 8.5 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 20 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:38 and low tide at 21:45.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test17/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11200064M27064B1
E. coli20 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
17/09/2025Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2025Not classified124 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Not classified75 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 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 classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2024Not classified53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Not classified190 NMP/100 mL250 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Not classified42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2023Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2023Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/06/2023Not classified31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2023Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/05/2023Not 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 Xilloi stands out for its 940 metres of fine sand and usual bathing conditions described as a sheltered beach. The combination of great length, sandy texture and protection from the sea-facing frontage gives it a clear identity on the coast of O Vicedo, Lugo. The beach is therefore recognised both for its scale and for exposure more contained than that of an open beach, without adding interpretations about the use of the water. The listing provides no services, access details or detailed landscape information.

Length940 mApproximate size of the beach
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
Typical swimming conditionsSheltered beachTypical water conditions

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