Playa del Ris

Noja · Cantabria

Playa del Ris

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,200 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water16 °CDaily high23 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:44Low tide22:33JellyfishNo 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 with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain70%
Humidity57%
WindS 19 km/hGusts 29 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 wind11 km/h · 153°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 Noja
Today16:00☁22°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Today22:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁15°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow10:00◐16°Partly cloudy☂ 50% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀19°Clear☂ 95% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁17°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ N 9 km/h
Friday 1304:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 70% chance of rain and wind S at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 54–92% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 19°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 56 km/h Humidity 68–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 91–95% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 10°High 18°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ W · 20 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ 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

↓ Bajamar22:33Today · 1.13 m
↑ Pleamar04:44Tomorrow · 4.03 m
↓ Bajamar10:58Tomorrow · 1.11 m
↑ Pleamar17:04Tomorrow · 3.77 m
↓ Bajamar23:07Tomorrow · 1.28 m
↑ Pleamar05:19Friday 13 · 3.9 m
↓ Bajamar11:34Friday 13 · 1.25 m
↑ Pleamar17:39Friday 13 · 3.6 m

Predicción de referencia: Santander · 21.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:44 and low tide at 22:33.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES13000047M39047A1
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
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing120 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing120 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025No published assessment120 UFC/100 ml31 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
12/08/2025Not classified2,000 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025No published assessment2,000 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025No published assessment64 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
01/10/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 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 22/09/2026. 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 del Ris extends for 2,200 metres as a large urban beach of golden sand, situated in a protected marshland setting. Its 100-metre width and urban frontage provide a broad beach with vegetation, moderate waves and wind, within the Marismas de Santoña, Victoria y Joyel ZEC and ZEPA. Attendance is high. Access is easy on foot or by car via the CA-151, with more than 100 parking spaces, an interurban bus, showers, toilets and nautical hire services.

Length2,200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width100 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 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
Water-sports hire
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto de Laredo

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, water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto de Laredo 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
✓
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 Comarcal de Laredo · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-151.

Location

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