Playa de Oyambre
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Valdáliga · Cantabria

Playa de Oyambre

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,800 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:40Low tide22:28JellyfishNo 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 rain75%
Humidity75%
WindSE 6 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water16 °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 wind6 km/h · 188°Water temperature16 °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 Valdáliga
Today16:00☁20°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today19:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today22:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁14°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀15°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀18°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NW 26 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂14°Overcast with rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 1 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂12°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Friday 1304:00☂12°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 3 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, 75% chance of rain and wind SE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 59–92% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 71–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 11°High 13°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 100–100% ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 10°High 17°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ W · 5 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ 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 temperature16 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:28Today · 1.09 m
↑ Pleamar04:40Tomorrow · 3.95 m
↓ Bajamar10:52Tomorrow · 1.07 m
↑ Pleamar16:59Tomorrow · 3.69 m
↓ Bajamar23:01Tomorrow · 1.24 m
↑ Pleamar05:15Friday 13 · 3.82 m
↓ Bajamar11:29Friday 13 · 1.21 m
↑ Pleamar17:35Friday 13 · 3.51 m

Predicción de referencia: Llanes · 34 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:40 and low tide at 22:28.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES13000091M39091A1
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
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable 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
26/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/06/2023Suitable 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 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 28/09/2026. 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 Oyambre is characterised by its isolation and the combination of dunes and vegetation within the Parque Natural de Oyambre. It is a golden sandy beach reaching 1,800 metres in length and 40 metres in width, with a mountain frontage and protection from the Rías Occidentales y Duna de Oyambre ZEC. Attendance is moderate and the waves are moderate, with wind. Access is by car via the CA-131, although parking is limited to fewer than 50 spaces; there are showers, toilets and a surf area.

Length1,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy 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
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto de Suances

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Puerto de Suances marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

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 Sierrallana · 25 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-131.

Location

Directions

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