Playa San Juan de La Canal
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Santa Cruz de Bezana · Cantabria

Playa San Juan de La Canal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high21 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh 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 rain70%
Humidity61%
WindS 21 km/hGusts 32 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 wind18 km/h · 180°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 Santa Cruz de Bezana
Today16:00☁20°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Today22:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁16°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀16°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀18°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁17°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 38 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ N 22 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Friday 1304:00☂15°Overcast with light rain · ↝ 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, 70% chance of rain and wind S at 21 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 17°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 55–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 66 km/h Humidity 79–95% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ 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 89–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 11°High 17°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ W · 20 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ 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 · 8.5 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 test29/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES13000073M39073A1
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
29/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2026Not classified340 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing87 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2023Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable 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 29/09/2026. 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 San Juan de La Canal is a semi-urban beach of golden sand, opening onto an urban frontage and protected within the Dunas de Liencres y Estuario del Pas ZEC. It measures 200 metres long and 50 metres wide, with a seafront promenade and vegetation; the waves are moderate and the setting windy. Occupancy is moderate. Access is easy on foot or by car via the CA-231, with fewer than 50 parking spaces, an interurban connection and basic services such as toilets and showers.

Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel 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
Food and drink
MarinaPuerto de Santander

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, 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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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus, Santander - Soto de la Marina

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 · 15 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-231.

Location

Directions

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