Playa de Valdearenas
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Piélagos · Cantabria

Playa de Valdearenas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,800 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high23 °CUV5WavesRoughHigh tide15:47Low tide21:54JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain10%
Humidity64%
WindNW 11 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesRough

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 · 171°Water temperature23 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Piélagos
Today14:00☁24°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Today17:00☁23°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Today20:00☁20°High cloud☂ 45% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Today23:00≋18°Mist☂ 45% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁18°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00≋19°Mist☂ 10% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀21°Clear · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ S 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 10% chance of rain and wind NW at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 45% ↝ light Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 64–99% ≈ rough ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 24°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ moderado Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 76–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 30°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ moderado Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 56–90% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Rough

Water temperature23 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar15:47Today · 4.5 m
↓ Bajamar21:54Today · 0.53 m
↑ Pleamar04:04Tomorrow · 4.34 m
↓ Bajamar10:10Tomorrow · 0.55 m
↑ Pleamar16:22Tomorrow · 4.51 m
↓ Bajamar22:28Tomorrow · 0.54 m
↑ Pleamar04:38Tuesday 29 · 4.35 m
↓ Bajamar10:47Tuesday 29 · 0.58 m

Predicción de referencia: Santander · 14.8 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 15:47 and low tide at 21:54.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

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

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Valdearenas lies within Parque Natural de las Dunas de Liencres, whose dune system prompted the environmental protection of the area. It is an isolated beach of golden sand, 2,800 metres long and 50 metres wide, with a dune frontage, vegetation and medium occupancy. As it is on the open sea, it has strong swell, wind, currents and eddies, so caution when bathing forms part of its description. It is reached by car via the CA-305, with more than 100 parking spaces and an interurban bus service. There are showers, cleaning, food and a surf area.

Length2,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto de Santander

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies 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

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff · 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-305.

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