Playa Rodiles
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Villaviciosa · Asturias

Playa Rodiles

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,100 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide04:39Low tide22:27JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity81%
WindW 2 km/hGusts 6 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 wind4 km/h · 244°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 Villaviciosa
Today16:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Today19:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Today22:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂14°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁14°Cloudy☂ 70% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow07:00◐14°Partly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁14°Mostly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁14°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂13°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Friday 1304:00☂12°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 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 2 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 14°High 21°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 68–88% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 13°High 19°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 79–97% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 12°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 95–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 11°High 18°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ 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

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar22:27Today · 1.12 m
↑ Pleamar04:39Tomorrow · 3.98 m
↓ Bajamar10:52Tomorrow · 1.1 m
↑ Pleamar16:59Tomorrow · 3.7 m
↓ Bajamar23:00Tomorrow · 1.26 m
↑ Pleamar05:15Friday 13 · 3.85 m
↓ Bajamar11:29Friday 13 · 1.24 m
↑ Pleamar17:35Friday 13 · 3.53 m

Predicción de referencia: Gijón · 26 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 04:39 and low tide at 22:27.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test25/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES12000076M33076C1
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
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/05/2023Suitable 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 25/08/2026. 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 Rodiles lies beside the Villaviciosa estuary as an enormous formation of golden sand measuring 1,100 metres long and 295 metres wide. The semi-urban beach is integrated into the Partial Natural Reserve of the Villaviciosa Estuary, with ZEPA and Site of Community Importance (SCI) protection, a promenade and pine and eucalyptus vegetation. It has strong waves and is usually windy. Access is on foot or by car via the N-632 and VV-6; there are more than 100 parking spaces, showers and catering services.

Length1,100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width295 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding 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
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
MarinaEl Puntal

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby El Puntal 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

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · 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 de Cabueñes · 41 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking and access from N-632 y VV-6.

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