Playa Vega
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Ribadesella · Asturias

Playa Vega

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,440 mSand
Water16 °CDaily high22 °CUV2WavesModerateHigh tide17:05Low tide23:06JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow 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
WavesModerate

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 22 °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 22°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 64–86% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 16° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 19°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 71–98% ≈ rough ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
☂ 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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Moderate

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 · 6.4 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 · ES12000056M33056A1
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
01/09/2026Suitable 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 bathing86 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2023Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 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 bathing31 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 1/09/2026. 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 Vega, also known as Berbes, is an extensive 1,440-metre sandy beach whose landscape interest arises from the meeting of the cliffs and a complex dune system. The golden sand occupies a strip up to 78 metres wide and forms part of an area declared a Natural Monument and Site of Community Importance (SCI), with vegetation in the surroundings. Semi-urban and moderately busy, it has strong waves and windy conditions. Access is easy on foot or by car from the N-632, with more than 100 parking spaces; there is also a campsite near the beach.

Length1,440 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width78 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
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
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Ribadesella

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 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 · 23 km

Access and accessibility

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

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