Playa de Ogella
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Ispaster · Vizcaya

Playa de Ogella

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

175 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high25 °CUV5WavesModerateHigh tide15:45Low tide21:52JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature23 °CFeels like 23 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity69%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesModerate

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 wind3 km/h · 2°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedYellow flag27/09/2026 13:00 · Diputación Foral de Vizcaya

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Ispaster
Today14:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today17:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today20:00☁21°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋19°Mist☂ 5% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00≋19°Niebla☂ 5% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00≋18°Mist☂ 5% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀20°Clear · ↝ S 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SW · 1 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 58–91% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 18°High 25°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 25% ↝ E · 4 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 49–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 22°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 61–72% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 27°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:00 · Diputación Foral de Vizcaya
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Moderate

Water temperature21 °C

WindSW · 1 km/h

Referencia: Ogella · 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 · 14.6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °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 · ES21300049M48049A1
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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable 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
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL161 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable 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 14/09/2026. 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 Ogella is an isolated spot set against a mountainous, cliff-lined landscape, forming part of a protected natural beach. Although the listing describes the site as consisting of pebbles, the recorded composition is sand and the material type is sand and gravel; its 175 metres in length and 35 metres in width define a broad cove within this rugged setting. The surf is strong and surfing is common. It can be reached on foot or by car via the BI-3238, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles.

Length175 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeSand and gravelPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountain / CliffsSurrounding landscape
Typical swimming conditionsRoughTypical water conditions
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Surfing area
Diving
MarinaLekeitio

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area, diving and the nearby Lekeitio marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces

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

Travel options include parking and access from BI-3238.

Location

Directions

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