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 | 19.4 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 19.8 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 19.9 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 19.9 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 20.3 | 0.9 |
| Mon 7 | 20.2 | 1.3 |
| Tue 8 | 19.6 | 1.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Poor2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Poor |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 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 | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Areamilla857 mPontevedra
- Playa Rodeira1.5 kmPontevedra
- Playa Limens2.2 kmPontevedra
- Playa Canaval2.4 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: Pedra Alta, about ~240 m away.
- Ferry: Estación Marítima, about ~790 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Cangas de Morrazo, about ~1.3 km away.
- 23 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Tapería Punta Balea, about ~180 m away.
- 7 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Las Vegas, about ~280 m away.
- 9 shops nearby, the closest about ~250 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).
Is the water clean at Playa Salgueiron?
Playa Salgueiron 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 and Beach bar. You can park about ~270 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 9 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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. Cangas de Morrazo — the closest town — sits about ~1.3 km 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 7 straight years. There are 23 places to eat within a kilometre — Tapería Punta Balea is the closest, about ~180 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Salgueiron a safe beach for swimming?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Playa Salgueiron's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 9 of 11 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 7 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa Salgueiron today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Playa Salgueiron is around 19°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Pontevedra.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa Salgueiron?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Pontevedra.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
Can you drive to Playa Salgueiron?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Pedra Alta, about ~240 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Estación Marítima, about ~790 m away. The nearest town is Cangas de Morrazo, about ~1.3 km away.