Playa de la Zurriola
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Donostia/San Sebastián · Guipúzcoa

Playa de la Zurriola

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high22 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:44Low tide22:34JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain35%
Humidity59%
WindS 12 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesSlight

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.

Accumulated wind14 km/h · 178°Water temperature17 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Donostia/San Sebastián
Today16:00☁20°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Today19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today22:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂16°Cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀20°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 19 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ N 6 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ NE 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 35% chance of rain and wind S at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 54–72% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 63–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 89–94% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 11°High 19°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature17 °C

WindModerate

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:34Today · 1.13 m
↑ Pleamar04:44Tomorrow · 4.1 m
↓ Bajamar10:58Tomorrow · 1.09 m
↑ Pleamar17:04Tomorrow · 3.85 m
↓ Bajamar23:08Tomorrow · 1.28 m
↑ Pleamar05:19Friday 13 · 3.97 m
↓ Bajamar11:34Friday 13 · 1.24 m
↑ Pleamar17:39Friday 13 · 3.67 m

Predicción de referencia: Pasajes · 4.3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:44 and low tide at 22:34.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de la Zurriola extends as a broad urban beach of golden sand beside the mouth of the Urumea and near Punta de Monpas. Its 800 metres of length and 110 metres of width form an open frontage, with a seafront promenade, high occupancy and strong, windy waves; according to the description, surfing is common. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for more than 100 vehicles and several transport lines. There are toilets, showers, catering, a sports area and lifeguard services.

Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width110 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de San Sebastián

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and sunbed hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area, water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de San Sebastián marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus (varias líneas de Dbus) and Intercity bus (Lurraldebus)

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital de Donostia · 2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. de la Zurriola.

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