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 | 19.9 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 20.4 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 20.5 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 20.7 | 1.3 |
| Sun 6 | 20.8 | 1.3 |
| Mon 7 | 20.9 | 1.3 |
| Tue 8 | 20.9 | 1.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 6 of 6 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 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 | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa San Felipe1.5 kmA Coruña
- Playa A Gra?a2.2 kmA Coruña
- Playa Chanteiro3.6 kmA Coruña
- Playa A Cabana3.6 kmA Coruña
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Mugardos, about ~760 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Mugardos, about ~500 m away.
- 16 places to eat within 1 km Closest is El Medieval, about ~490 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~450 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Bestarruza?
Playa Bestarruza 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 Sandy shore, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~220 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 6 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Mugardos — the closest town — sits about ~500 m from here.
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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 6 straight years. There are 16 places to eat within a kilometre — El Medieval is the closest, about ~490 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Bestarruza?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Playa Bestarruza's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 6 of 6 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 6 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Playa Bestarruza right now?
Checking in on Playa Bestarruza right now: the water is around 20°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off A Coruña.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa Bestarruza?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around A Coruña.
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 Bestarruza doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Playa Bestarruza without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Mugardos, about ~760 m away. The nearest town is Mugardos, about ~500 m away.