Playa de Isuntza
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Lekeitio · Vizcaya

Playa de Isuntza

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high25 °CUV5WavesLightHigh tide15:45Low tide21:52JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature23 °CFeels like 23 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity67%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesLight

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 wind5 km/h · 236°Water temperature22 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 14:00 · Diputación Foral de Vizcaya

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Lekeitio
Today14:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today17:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today20:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Today23:00⚡20°Cloudy with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 75% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁19°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁22°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁25°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀22°Clear · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀21°Clear · ↝ S 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 23 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 23 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 25°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ light Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 66–89% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 27°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 25% ↝ moderado Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 53–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 30°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 35% ↝ moderado Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 67–77% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

☂

Overcast with rain

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:00 · Diputación Foral de Vizcaya
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Light

Water temperature21 °C

WindLight

Referencia: Isuntza · 0 km de la playa

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:45Today · 4.35 m
↓ Bajamar21:52Today · 0.37 m
↑ Pleamar04:03Tomorrow · 4.17 m
↓ Bajamar10:07Tomorrow · 0.39 m
↑ Pleamar16:21Tomorrow · 4.38 m
↓ Bajamar22:26Tomorrow · 0.39 m
↑ Pleamar04:37Tuesday 29 · 4.19 m
↓ Bajamar10:44Tuesday 29 · 0.42 m

Predicción de referencia: Bermeo · 18.3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 22 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:45 and low tide at 21:52.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES21300057M48057A1
E. coli31 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci31 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationGOOD2025 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
24/08/202626 /08/2026—
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing185 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/20261 /07/2026—
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
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing110 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing228 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing412 NMP/100 mL122 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing171 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 14/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is good; 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 Isuntza lies beside the port of Lekeitio and forms an urban sandy beach of fine sand, 250 metres long and 35 metres wide. Its calm waters, gentle surf and high visitor numbers suit a setting closely linked to the port centre and seafront promenade. The listing also notes that canoeing classes are held in season and that adapted facilities are available. It is easily reached on foot, with an interurban bus connection. Toilets, showers, food, a children's area, anchorage and assisted bathing services complete the practical facilities.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFine sandPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsLightTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaLekeitio

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Lekeitio marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
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 Galdakao · 40 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include a bus connection and access from BI-2405, BI-2238.

Location

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