Playa Tostadero
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San Vicente de la Barquera · Cantabria

Playa Tostadero

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

180 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high22 °CUV5High tide15:41Low tide21:48JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Sable de Meron · 1.2 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity68%
WindNW 11 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind7 km/h · 246°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of San Vicente de la Barquera
Today14:00☁22°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Today17:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Today23:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐17°Partly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁21°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁21°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀17°Clear · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐16°Partly cloudy · ↝ S 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind NW at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ W · 7 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 68–97% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 80–100% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 78–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES13000080M39080A1
E. coli31 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci53 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/09/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing254 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable 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 GOOD EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 7/09/2026. 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 Tostadero is a semi-urban beach of fine golden sand, 180 metres long and 60 metres wide, integrated into a protected setting. Occupancy is high and the usual conditions combine moderate waves and wind, while the description highlights the possibility of practising sports, including water sports. Access is by car via the CN-634, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and an interurban bus between Santander and San Vicente de la Barquera. Toilets, showers, food, sun-lounger and nautical-equipment hire, and adapted services complete the facilities.

Length180 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaPuerto de San Vicente de la Barquera

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto de San Vicente de la Barquera marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus, Santander - San Vicente de la Barquera

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 Sierrallana · 30 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-634.

Location

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