Playa Santa Marina
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Ribadesella · Asturias

Playa Santa Marina

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,150 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high20 °CUV2WavesSlightHigh tide17:05Low tide23:06JellyfishNo 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
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain95%
Humidity78%
WindSW 5 km/hGusts 10 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 wind6 km/h · 155°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 Ribadesella
Today16:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Today19:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today22:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁15°Mostly cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂15°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁15°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow13:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂15°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁15°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 16 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ E 13 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, 95% chance of rain and wind SW at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 16 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 20°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 64–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 19°
MorningClearAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 71–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 99–100% ≈ rough ◉ 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 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

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar17:05Today · 4.22 m
↓ Bajamar23:06Today · 0.87 m
↑ Pleamar05:17Tomorrow · 4.42 m
↓ Bajamar11:25Tomorrow · 0.8 m
↑ Pleamar17:34Tomorrow · 4.17 m
↓ Bajamar23:35Tomorrow · 0.93 m
↑ Pleamar05:44Friday 13 · 4.38 m
↓ Bajamar11:52Friday 13 · 0.88 m

Predicción de referencia: Ribadesella · 0.6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 16 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 17:05 and low tide at 23:06.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test01/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES12000056M33056B1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationPOOR2025 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing62 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing203 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing121 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing355 NMP/100 mL148 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing122 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment122 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing109 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025No published assessment109 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment63 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing195 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025No published assessment195 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment63 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing428 NMP/100 mL161 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025No published assessment428 UFC/100 ml161 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing294 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 POOR EEA2024 POOR EEA2023 POOR EEA2022 SUFFICIENT EEA2021 SUFFICIENT EEA2020 SUFFICIENT EEA2019 SUFFICIENT EEA2018 SUFFICIENT EEA2017 SUFFICIENT EEA2016 SUFFICIENT EEA2015 SUFFICIENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 1/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is poor; 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 Santa Marina forms Ribadesella’s urban coastal frontage with a 1,150-metre golden sandy beach and an average width of 63 metres. Its urban character is also reflected in the seafront promenade and its relationship with the town, while the presence of vegetation and its inclusion in ZEPA and Site of Community Importance (SCI) areas add a protected natural setting. It is a very busy beach, with moderate waves and windy conditions, and a wide range of tourist and catering services. Access is easy on foot or by car via the N-632, with more than 100 parking spaces and adapted facilities.

Length1,150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width63 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 characteristicPromenade
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
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Ribadesella

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 Deportivo de Ribadesella 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 del Oriente de Asturias · 18 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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