Playa Somo
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Ribamontán al Mar · Cantabria

Playa Somo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,000 mSand
Daily high22 °CUV2High tide04:44Low tide22:33JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity66%
WindE 10 km/hGusts 17 km/h
Maximum UV2

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Ribamontán al Mar
Today18:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Today21:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁15°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☀17°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 38 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☂15°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Friday 1300:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Friday 1303:00☂14°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 4 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ E 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind E at 10 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 · ES13000061M39061B1
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 bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 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 bathing288 NMP/100 mL150 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing42 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 Somo extends for two kilometres as a semi-urban beach of fine golden sand, 80 metres wide, with strong waves often accompanied by wind. Its seafront promenade and vegetation are integrated into the Dunas del Puntal y Estuario del Miera ZEC. Occupancy is moderate and the setting offers a sports area and a surf area. It can be reached on foot, by car or by boat; there are more than 100 parking spaces and an interurban connection with Santander.

Length2,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished 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
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sports area
Surfing area
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 a sports area, a surfing area and the nearby Puerto de Santander 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
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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

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-141.

Location

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