SkyHigh cloud
San Vicente de la Barquera · Cantabria
Playa de Merón
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
3,000 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high22 °CUV5High tide15:41Low tide21:48JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Sable de Meron · 0.7 km
Now
Forecast for 14:00
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 wind7 km/h · 246°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind NW at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 22°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ W · 7 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 68–97% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
High cloud
Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 80–100% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 78–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Merón is a very long semi-urban beach, with 3,000 metres of white sand and a width of 40 metres. The semi-urban frontage and vegetation form part of the protected area of Oyambre, while strong swell and wind distinguish its usual conditions. Occupancy is medium and part of the sandy beach is called El Rosal. It is reached by car via the CN-634, with more than 100 parking spaces and an interurban bus between Santander and San Vicente de la Barquera. Facilities include showers, cleaning, food, sports areas and games.
Length3,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby Puerto de San Vicente de la Barquera marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus, Santander - San Vicente de la Barquera
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsLifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Sierrallana · 35 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-634.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Merón
1
Toto PizzaRestaurant in San Vicente de la Barquera
423 mapprox.
2
El MozuculRestaurant in San Vicente de la Barquera
479 mapprox.
3
el SolRestaurant in San Vicente de la Barquera
528 mapprox.
4
La Ostrería San VicenteRestaurant in San Vicente de la Barquera
645 mapprox.
5
MerónRestaurant in San Vicente de la Barquera
655 mapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa de Merón
1
AhinaraCafé in San Vicente de la Barquera
174 mapprox.
2
La Escanda Horno de PanCafé in San Vicente de la Barquera
390 mapprox.
3
Sunset GastronomíaCafé in San Vicente de la Barquera
652 mapprox.
4
Las BodegasCafé in San Vicente de la Barquera
1.4 kmapprox.
5
La MachinaAvenida de los Soportales, San Vicente de la Barquera
1.4 kmapprox.
Where to stay
near Playa de Merón
1
Playa de MerònHotel in San Vicente de la Barquera
346 mapprox.
2
Hotel MiramarPaseo de la Barquera
677 mapprox.
3
Hospedaje Los LlaosHotel in San Vicente de la Barquera
763 mapprox.
4
Sanvi surf hostelHostal en San Vicente de la Barquera
1.4 kmapprox.
5
Faro de San VicenteCalle de Fuente Nueva 1, San Vicente de la Barquera
1.5 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de MerónAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
A few kilometres away
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