BeachScout

On the beach

  • Benches
  • Kids' area
  • Lifeguard
  • Parking
  • Sandy shore
  • Showers
  • Trash bins

Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
18°C
Cool but swimmable
Wave height
0.6m
Light chop
Wind
4km/h
ENE breeze
UV index
7/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

18°19°19°19°20°18.8 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.2m0.6m1.0m1.4m1.1 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Playa A Vila
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 218.60.6
Thu 318.90.5
Fri 419.20.5
Sat 519.30.7
Sun 619.40.8
Mon 719.41.1
Tue 818.80.9

Water quality history

Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.

  • 2015: Sufficient2015
  • 2016: Sufficient2016
  • 2017: Good2017
  • 2018: Excellent2018
  • 2019: Excellent2019
  • 2020: Excellent2020
  • 2021: Excellent2021
  • 2022: Excellent2022
  • 2023: Excellent2023
  • 2024: Excellent2024
  • 2025: Excellent2025

Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Not classified
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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Playa A Vila
YearClassification
2015Sufficient
2016Sufficient
2017Good
2018Excellent
2019Excellent
2020Excellent
2021Excellent
2022Excellent
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

13°17°20°24°27°Typical this month: 24°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Playa A Vila (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan16
Feb15
Mar16
Apr18
May20
Jun22
Jul24
Aug25
Sep24
Oct23
Nov20
Dec18

Location & nearby beaches

42.7268°N, -9.0005°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.

Getting there & around

  • Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
  • Nearest bus stop is about ~480 m away.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest town: O Porto do Son, about ~400 m away.
  • 10 places to eat within 1 km Closest is O Chinto, about ~250 m away.
  • 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hostal-Restaurante Arnela II, about ~520 m away.
  • 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~470 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).

Good for
  • Families

Is the water clean at Playa A Vila?

Playa A Vila is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water 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 Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. There's parking about ~100 m from the beach.

Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 9 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 Excellent for 8 straight years. The nearest town, O Porto do Son, is about ~400 m away.

That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 10 places to eat within a kilometre — O Chinto is the closest, about ~250 m away.

Frequently asked questions

Should you swim at Playa A Vila?

Playa A Vila is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 9 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.

What is the sea temperature at Playa A Vila today?

Playa A Vila's sea temperature currently sits at around 18°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off A Coruña. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.

When does Playa A Vila have the warmest water?

If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around A Coruña. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.

How is bathing water quality actually assessed?

Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa A Vila doesn't have one published yet.

Is there parking near Playa A Vila?

By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~480 m from the beach. The nearest town is O Porto do Son, about ~400 m away.