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
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV5WavesRoughHigh tide15:45Low tide21:53JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity54%
WindN 10 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesRough

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 wind4 km/h · 14°Water temperature23 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Donostia/San Sebastián
Today14:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Today17:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Today20:00☁22°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁18°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁18°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁26°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ S 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind N at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ light Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 54–89% ≈ rough ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 27°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 70% ↝ light Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 59–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 30°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ moderado Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 79–95% ≈ rough ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Cloudy with rain

Low 18°High 29°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Rough

Water temperature23 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:45Today · 4.59 m
↓ Bajamar21:53Today · 0.48 m
↑ Pleamar04:03Tomorrow · 4.42 m
↓ Bajamar10:09Tomorrow · 0.51 m
↑ Pleamar16:21Tomorrow · 4.6 m
↓ Bajamar22:28Tomorrow · 0.49 m
↑ Pleamar04:38Tuesday 29 · 4.42 m
↓ Bajamar10:46Tuesday 29 · 0.53 m

Predicción de referencia: Pasajes · 4.3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:45 and low tide at 21:53.

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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