Playa de Berria
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Santoña · Cantabria

Playa de Berria

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,000 mSand
Water18 °CDaily high22 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:33JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de San Martin · 3 km

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 rain70%
Humidity60%
WindS 20 km/hGusts 29 km/h
Water18 °C
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 wind15 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 Santoña
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ S 20 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Today23:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀17°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀18°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow17:00⚡17°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 34 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 23 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ 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, 70% chance of rain and wind S at 20 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 9 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 52–93% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 14°High 19°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 29 km/h Gusts 52 km/h Humidity 65–98% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 14°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 20 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 93–98% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 10°High 18°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES13000079M39079A1
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
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 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
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2023Suitable 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 Berria is a very extensive semi-urban beach, integrated into the Parque Natural de las Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel. The golden sand occupies 2,000 metres of length and 150 metres of width, with vegetation, a semi-urban frontage and Natural Reserve/ZEC protection. It has moderate waves and wind, with moderate attendance. It is easy to reach on foot or by car via the CA-141, although parking is limited to fewer than 50 spaces; there is an interurban bus, toilets, showers and a surf area.

Length2,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width150 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

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

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 Puerto de Santoña marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus, Santander - Santoña

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff and equipment · 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 Comarcal de Laredo · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-141.

Location

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