SkyOvercast with light rain
Oleiros · A Coruña
Playa de Santa Cruz
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
280 mSand / Gravel
Water15 °CDaily high17 °CUV2High tide04:30Low tide22:15JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Bastiagueiro · 1.4 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind1 km/h · 158°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light 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 SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 17 °C, water temperature around 15 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 14°High 17°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 5 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 82–99% ◉ Water 15° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 12°High 17°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 85–100% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 13°High 14°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 89–91% ◉ Water 14° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Overcast with rain
Low 9°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 1
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Santa Cruz is an urban beach 280 metres long, where sand and gravel form a beach 22 metres wide. The promenade, anchorage and calm waters with moderate waves define its relationship with the urban surroundings. It is easily reached on foot, by car or by boat, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an interurban stop 50 metres away. It has toilets, showers, adapted access, a yacht club and surveillance.
Length280 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width22 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typedoradaPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de Santa Cruz (Oleiros) marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus · 50 m away
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsLifeguard staff · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityComplejo Hospitalario Universitario de A Coruña (CHUAC) · 7 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AC-173.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Santa CruzDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Santa CruzWhere to stay
near Playa de Santa Cruz
1
Porto CoboRúa María Soliña 2, Santa Cruz
127 mapprox.
2
Noa BoutiqueAvenida Concepción Arenal 51, Oleiros
185 mapprox.
3
Apartahotel Attica21 As GalerasRúa Antonio J. de Sucre 17
816 mapprox.
4
AFTER Surf HotelAvenida Ernesto Che Guevara 117
1.6 kmapprox.
5
Hotel Pazo do RíoRúa Pazo do Río 16
2.1 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de Santa CruzAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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