Playa de Arrigunaga
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Getxo · Vizcaya

Playa de Arrigunaga

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

68 mSand
Daily high21 °CUV2High tide04:41Low tide22:30JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain45%
Humidity64%
WindSE 12 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 wind13 km/h · 166°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Getxo
Today17:00☁20°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today23:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀18°Clear☂ 40% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁17°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 19 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ N 5 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ N 2 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, 45% chance of rain and wind SE at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 9 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 57–88% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 20°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 22 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 62–95% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 92–94% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 11°High 18°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test23/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES21300044M48044C1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
23/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing96 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 23/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Arrigunaga lies beneath the cliffs of La Galea and offers views of the Abra and the Aixerrota Mill, features defining its setting. The urban beach of golden sand measures 628 metres long and 59 metres wide, with a seafront promenade, vegetation and moderate waves. Attendance is high. It is easy to reach on foot, with more than 100 parking spaces, supervised parking and an interurban bus; its uses include surfing and a skatepark.

Length68 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width68 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFine sandPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban bus / CliffsSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsLightTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Sports area
Children’s area
Surfing area
MarinaGetxo

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area and the nearby Getxo 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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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency 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 Cruces · 18 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from BI-3730.

Location

Directions

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