Spain · Pontevedra
Playa A Concha - V. Arousa
Pontevedra, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 19.6 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 19.8 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 20.1 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 20.2 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 20.5 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.7 | 0.7 |
| Tue 8 | 20.3 | 0.5 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 6 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Compostela302 mPontevedra
- Playa A Covacha1.2 kmPontevedra
- Playa Canelas - V. Arousa1.8 kmPontevedra
- Playa Preguntoiro2.7 kmPontevedra
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~320 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Av. das Carolinas 22, about ~1.3 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Vilagarcía, about ~1.0 km away.
- 20 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Asiático y Sushi Vilagarcía de Arousa, about ~330 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Vilagarcía, about ~900 m away.
- 6 shops nearby, the closest about ~550 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa A Concha - V. Arousa?
Playa A Concha - V. Arousa is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Showers, and Accessible entry. You can park about ~320 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 6 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 6 straight years. Vilagarcía — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Good” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Pontevedra. There are 20 places to eat within a kilometre — Asiático y Sushi Vilagarcía de Arousa is the closest, about ~330 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa A Concha - V. Arousa safe right now?
It's a solid yes: Playa A Concha - V. Arousa is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 6 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 6 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa A Concha - V. Arousa today?
Checking in on Playa A Concha - V. Arousa right now: the water is around 19°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Pontevedra.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa A Concha - V. Arousa?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Pontevedra.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Playa A Concha - V. Arousa doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Playa A Concha - V. Arousa without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~320 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Av. das Carolinas 22, about ~1.3 km away. The nearest town is Vilagarcía, about ~1.0 km away.