Playa de Zarautz
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Zarautz · Guipúzcoa

Playa de Zarautz

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,500 mSand
Daily high21 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:34JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain45%
Humidity62%
WindSE 5 km/hGusts 8 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 wind17 km/h · 189°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Zarautz
Today17:00☁20°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Today23:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀18°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ N 12 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ N 11 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 45% chance of rain and wind SE at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 21°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 16 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 55–72% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 21°
MorningClearAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 61–97% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 14°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 88–92% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 11°High 20°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ NW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES21200079M20079A1
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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL62 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Suitable for bathing98 NMP/100 mL20 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
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml31 UFC/100 ml
08/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing110 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml63 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment110 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025No published assessment41 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025No published assessment63 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/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 7/09/2026. 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 Zarautz is an urban beach 2,500 metres long and 80 metres wide, extending between the mouth of the Iñurritza or San Pelayo stream and Punta de Iteico. Its golden sand lies close to the road between Zarautz and Getaria, while a vegetated dune appears at the eastern end, included in the Iñurritza ZEC. The usual waves are strong and windy, and the beach hosts national and international surfing championships. Access is on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces, a promenade and assisted bathing in season.

Length2,500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
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 Getaria

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 Getaria marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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Assisted bathingPublished support service
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusRoute Lurraldebus UK10/UK11. Topo Euskotren · 350 m away.

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 Donostia · 30 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-634.

Location

Directions

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