Spain · A Coruña
Playa O Prado
A Coruña, 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 | 18.2 | 0.9 |
| Thu 3 | 19.1 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 19.3 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 19.4 | 1.3 |
| Sun 6 | 19.6 | 1.3 |
| Mon 7 | 19.5 | 1.8 |
| Tue 8 | 18.9 | 1.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 10 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 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 | 18 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa O Porto - Ribeira280 mA Coruña
- Playa Balieiros1.0 kmA Coruña
- Playa Corrubedo1.5 kmA Coruña
- Playa O Vilar - Ribeira3.2 kmA Coruña
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Santa Uxía de Ribeira, about ~7.0 km away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa O Prado?
Thinking of swimming at Playa O Prado? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 9 straight years.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–October; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 10 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Beach bar, and Restaurant. The nearest town, Santa Uxía de Ribeira, is about ~7.0 km away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa O Prado safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. Playa O Prado holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 10 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 9 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Playa O Prado?
Playa O Prado'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 O Prado have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–October 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.
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 O Prado doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Playa O Prado?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Playa O Prado, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. The nearest town is Santa Uxía de Ribeira, about ~7.0 km away.