Playa de Laida
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Ibarrangelu · Vizcaya

Playa de Laida

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

812 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high23 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:43Low tide22:32JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain50%
Humidity63%
WindS 4 km/hGusts 7 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesSlight

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 wind11 km/h · 178°Water temperature17 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Ibarrangelu
Today16:00☁20°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Today19:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Today22:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 95% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 95% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁15°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀16°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁14°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ N 7 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ N 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind S at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 53–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 57–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 14°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 94–96% ◉ Water 18° ☀ 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 65% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature17 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:32Today · 0.89 m
↑ Pleamar04:43Tomorrow · 3.81 m
↓ Bajamar10:56Tomorrow · 0.87 m
↑ Pleamar17:03Tomorrow · 3.56 m
↓ Bajamar23:05Tomorrow · 1.06 m
↑ Pleamar05:18Friday 13 · 3.71 m
↓ Bajamar11:32Friday 13 · 1.05 m
↑ Pleamar17:39Friday 13 · 3.42 m

Predicción de referencia: Bermeo · 3.1 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 17 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:43 and low tide at 22:32.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES21300048M48048A1
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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2026Suitable for bathing262 NMP/100 mL120 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL121 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL98 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing148 NMP/100 mL148 NMP/100 mL
22/06/202625 /06/2026—
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing160 NMP/100 mL109 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment160 UFC/100 ml109 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 bathing63 NMP/100 mL62 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025No published assessment63 UFC/100 ml62 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL86 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment75 UFC/100 ml86 UFC/100 ml
27/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL63 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 Laida extends as a broad fine-sand beach within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve. Its 812 metres of length and 166 metres of width create a varied landscape, with dunes, mountain and semi-urban stretches, accompanied by vegetation. It is a very busy beach with calm waters and extensive facilities including catering services, nautical hire and a surf area. Access is easy on foot or by car via the BI-3234, with more than 100 parking spaces; it can also be reached by boat or by interurban bus.

Length812 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width166 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFine sandPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urban / Dunes / MountainSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsLightTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished 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
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Children’s area
Surfing area
MarinaElantxobe

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 a surfing area, water-sports hire and the nearby Elantxobe 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 Galdakao · 33 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from BI-3234.

Location

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