Playa Helgueras
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Noja · Cantabria

Playa Helgueras

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★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high24 °CUV5High tide15:47Low tide21:54JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa del Ris · 2.9 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity64%
WindN 10 km/hGusts 26 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind5 km/h · 206°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Noja
Today14:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Today17:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Today20:00☂22°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁18°Cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ W 1 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁22°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀21°Clear · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀20°Clear · ↝ S 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 N at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 17°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 55% ↝ W · 6 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 62–96% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 17°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 25% ↝ W · 1 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 73–100% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 61–90% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES13000047M39047C1
E. coli20 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 bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing110 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2026Suitable for bathing210 NMP/100 mL110 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing110 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing210 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2025Suitable for bathing190 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/10/2024Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing192 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 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
28/05/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
26/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2023Suitable 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 SIN CLASIFICAR 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.

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