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 | 19.6 | 0.8 |
| Thu 3 | 19.5 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 19.6 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 19.7 | 1.5 |
| Sun 6 | 19.8 | 1.4 |
| Mon 7 | 20.4 | 1.0 |
| Tue 8 | 20.1 | 1.0 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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 Peiz?s1.3 kmLugo
- 1.6 km
- Playa Llas3.0 kmLugo
- Playa As Polas3.6 kmLugo
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~660 m from the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~390 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Foz, about ~4.2 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is O Mariñeiro, about ~640 m 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).
- Families
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa Pampillosa?
Playa Pampillosa 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 Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. There's parking about ~660 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Foz, is about ~4.2 km away.
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 Lugo. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — O Mariñeiro, about ~640 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa Pampillosa?
Yes — Playa Pampillosa's 2025 rating is Good, one step below the top tier, with 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 8 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Pampillosa today?
Playa Pampillosa's sea temperature currently sits at around 19°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Lugo. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa Pampillosa?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Lugo. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Playa Pampillosa.
What's nearby Playa Pampillosa — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~660 m from the beach. There's a bus stop about ~390 m from the beach. The nearest town is Foz, about ~4.2 km away.