Playa Xiorto
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Playa Xiorto

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water18 °CDaily high15 °CUV2High tide04:21Low tide22:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Chancelas · 3.8 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature15 °CFeels like 15 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity95%
WindN 7 km/hGusts 12 km/h
Water18 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind8 km/h · 155°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Poio
Today17:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today20:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Today23:00☁14°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂15°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁15°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡15°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00⚡14°Overcast with thunderstorm☂ 100% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂15°Overcast with rain · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with 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 N at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 15 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 14°High 15°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 93–100% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 14°High 15°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 94–100% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 98–100% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 90–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES11400041M36041K1
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
14/09/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Not classified53 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Not classified75 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Not classified137 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2025Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2025Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2024Not classified99 NMP/100 mL150 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Not classified31 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Not classified10 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Not classified20 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2024Not classified9 NMP/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2024Not classified20 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 14/09/2026. 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 Xiorto forms part of a group of small beaches making up a cove in Poio. This urban stretch is 300 metres long and 10 metres wide, with white sand, a seafront promenade, vegetation, calm waters and an anchorage area. Visitor numbers are high and access is easy on foot or by car, with signs, parking and an interurban bus. Practical facilities include showers, litter bins, cleaning, food, a yacht club, a sports area, a play area and lifeguarding.

Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished 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
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sailing club
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaReal Club Náutico de Sanxenxo

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Real Club Náutico de Sanxenxo 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 (Pontevedra - Portonovo · 0,5 km away)

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard 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 de Montecelo · 14 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from PO-308.

Location

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