Playa de Barinatxe
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Sopela · Vizcaya

Playa de Barinatxe

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

752 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 with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity68%
WindS 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 wind14 km/h · 171°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 Sopela
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today23:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 95% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀18°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀19°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁17°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 22 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ N 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ NE 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind S 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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Cloudy

Low 17°High 21°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 12 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 15°High 20°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 24 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 70–93% ☀ 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 · 20 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 87–91% ☀ 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% ↝ W · 5 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES21300085M48085A1
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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing171 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing73 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment73 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL135 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml135 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable 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 21/09/2026. 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 Barinatxe, known as La Salvaje, is an isolated beach 752 metres long and 80 metres wide, set in a mountainous cliff environment. Fine golden sand, vegetation and high occupancy create an open landscape, with strong surf and nudist use recorded in the listing. The description notes that it is very popular with surfers and that dune regeneration has been carried out using sand fences and vegetation planting. It is reached on foot from the BI-4126, with more than 100 parking spaces. There are showers, food and a surfing area.

Length752 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFine sandPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsRoughTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
MarinaGetxo

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Getxo marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season
+
First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital de Cruces · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from BI-4126.

Location

Directions

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