Playa Puntal
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Ribamontán al Mar · Cantabria

Playa Puntal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

4,500 mSand
Daily high22 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:33JellyfishNo 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 with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity57%
WindS 4 km/hGusts 16 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 wind19 km/h · 183°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 Ribamontán al Mar
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Today23:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 1 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁15°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐17°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 36 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 18 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ E 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind S at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 23 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 51–89% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

Low 15°High 18°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 28 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 74–94% ☀ 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% ↝ E · 25 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 92–96% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 10°High 17°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ W · 20 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES13000061M39061A1
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 bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing87 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/10/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL31 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing271 NMP/100 mL150 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 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 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 Puntal is an isolated beach 4,500 metres long, extending beside a wetland and a particularly notable dune system. The golden sand occupies up to 120 metres in width and offers views of Santander Bay, within the Dunas del Puntal y Estuario del Miera ZEC, included in the Natura 2000 Network. With low occupancy, it has strong waves and windy conditions, and permits naturism. It can be reached easily on foot or, in the summer season, by boat from Santander; there is also an interurban bus to Somo.

Length4,500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width120 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingWetlandSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaPuerto de Santander

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Santander marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus, Santander - Somo

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 Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from CA-141.

Location

Directions

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