BeachScout

On the beach

  • Benches
  • Accessible entry
  • Parking
  • Sandy shore
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
20°C
Cool but swimmable
Wave height
0.7m
Light chop
Wind
4km/h
SE breeze
UV index
6/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

20°20°20°21°21°20.9 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.3m0.7m1.1m1.6m1.3 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Playa Alameda
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 219.90.7
Thu 320.40.6
Fri 420.50.7
Sat 520.71.3
Sun 620.81.3
Mon 720.91.3
Tue 820.91.1

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: Good2019
  • 2020: Good2020
  • 2021: Good2021
  • 2022: Excellent2022
  • 2023: Good2023
  • 2024: Good2024
  • 2025: Good2025

Good in the most recent season, and 7 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 Alameda
YearClassification
2015Sufficient
2016Sufficient
2017Sufficient
2018Sufficient
2019Good
2020Good
2021Good
2022Excellent
2023Good
2024Good
2025Good

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°16°20°23°26°Typical this month: 24°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Playa Alameda (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan16
Feb15
Mar16
Apr17
May20
Jun22
Jul24
Aug24
Sep24
Oct22
Nov20
Dec18

Location & nearby beaches

43.3383°N, -8.2041°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 ~340 m away.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest village: A Carreira, about ~1.0 km away.
  • 4 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Sofía, about ~810 m away.
  • 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hostal la Terraza, about ~850 m away.
  • 6 shops nearby, the closest about ~880 m away

What kind of beach is this?

This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.

Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).

Is the water clean at Playa Alameda?

Playa Alameda 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 Toilets. You can park about ~160 m away.

Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 7 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 3 straight years. A Carreira — 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 A Coruña. There are 4 places to eat within a kilometre — Sofía is the closest, about ~810 m away.

Frequently asked questions

Is the water at Playa Alameda safe right now?

It's a solid yes: Playa Alameda is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 7 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 3 straight years.

How cold or warm is the water at Playa Alameda today?

Right now, the sea at Playa Alameda is measuring around 20°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off A Coruña.

Which month has the warmest sea at Playa Alameda?

July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around A Coruña.

How is the water quality rating measured?

The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Playa Alameda isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.

How do I get to Playa Alameda without a car?

By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~340 m from the beach. The nearest town is A Carreira, about ~1.0 km away.