Spain · Pontevedra
Playa A Xunqueira
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 | 19.3 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 19.6 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 19.6 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 19.7 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 19.8 | 0.8 |
| Mon 7 | 19.9 | 1.2 |
| Tue 8 | 19.9 | 1.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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 | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa O Cocho1.4 kmPontevedra
- Playa Mosqueira1.4 kmPontevedra
- Playa O Con2.0 kmPontevedra
- Playa A Borna2.3 kmPontevedra
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Moaña - Pozo Negro, about ~220 m away.
- Ferry: Porto de Pasaxes Moaña-Vigo, about ~1.3 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Moaña, about ~800 m away.
- 13 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Casa Adriano, about ~260 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Prado Viejo, about ~600 m away.
- 5 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Playa A Xunqueira?
Playa A Xunqueira sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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. It sits in Pontevedra. There's parking about ~250 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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 5 straight years. The nearest town, Moaña, is about ~800 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 13 places to eat within a kilometre — Casa Adriano is the closest, about ~260 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa A Xunqueira?
Yes — Playa A Xunqueira carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 5 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Playa A Xunqueira right now?
The most recent reading for Playa A Xunqueira shows the sea at around 19°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Pontevedra. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Playa A Xunqueira 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 Pontevedra. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Xunqueira doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Playa A Xunqueira — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Moaña - Pozo Negro, about ~220 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Porto de Pasaxes Moaña-Vigo, about ~1.3 km away. The nearest town is Moaña, about ~800 m away.