Playa de Las Arenas
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Getxo · Vizcaya

Playa de Las Arenas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

240 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high24 °CUV5WavesLightHigh tide15:43Low tide21:50JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming is prohibited according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusRed flagConfirmed27/09 · 12:03

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity53%
WindNW 10 km/hGusts 21 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 wind7 km/h · 12°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedRed flag27/09/2026 12:03 · Diputación Foral de Vizcaya

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Getxo
Today13:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Today16:00☁22°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Today19:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Today22:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁19°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁18°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁17°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁27°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁24°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°Cloudy · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀21°Clear · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind NW at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 55% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 53–95% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 27°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 7 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 22°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 68–76% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 12:03 · Diputación Foral de Vizcaya
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Light

Water temperature21 °C

WindS · 8 km/h

Referencia: Las Arenas · 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

↑ Pleamar15:43Today · 4.5 m
↓ Bajamar21:50Today · 0.52 m
↑ Pleamar04:01Tomorrow · 4.34 m
↓ Bajamar10:06Tomorrow · 0.55 m
↑ Pleamar16:19Tomorrow · 4.52 m
↓ Bajamar22:24Tomorrow · 0.54 m
↑ Pleamar04:35Tuesday 29 · 4.35 m
↓ Bajamar10:43Tuesday 29 · 0.58 m

Predicción de referencia: Bilbao · 6.3 km.

Sea and planning

The next tide references are high tide at 15:43 and low tide at 21:50.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES21300044M48044D1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci20 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationPOOR2025 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
21/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2026Not classified31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Not classified63 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Not classified109 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Not classified— —
03/08/20264 /08/2026—
28/07/2026Not classified41 NMP/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Not classified109 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Not classified183 NMP/100 mL131 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Not classified226 NMP/100 mL189 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Not classified203 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Not classified20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Not classified10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Recomendación de no baño31 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing443 NMP/100 mL146 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing132 NMP/100 mL121 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing175 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing85 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing373 NMP/100 mL281 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 POOR EEA2024 SUFFICIENT EEA2023 SUFFICIENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 GOOD EEA2018 GOOD EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 SUFFICIENT 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 poor; 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 Las Arenas is a small urban beach of fine sand, 240 metres long and 25 metres wide. The seafront promenade accompanies a highly occupied frontage associated with a long-established maritime club and numerous nautical, sports and food services. Usual conditions are described as slight swell. Access is easy on foot, with supervised parking for more than 100 spaces, an interurban bus connection and facilities for people with reduced mobility.

Length240 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 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
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaGetxo

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 sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club and the nearby Getxo marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
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 · 15 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

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