Beach Weather in Playa de Sopelana, Biscay, Spain

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
15°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
15°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 20° 17° 17° 19° 16° 16°
12% 16% 82% 100% 63% 75% 100% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.7mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.9mm 0.1mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 14° 16° 16° 17° 17° 14°
31% 31% 31% 82% 95% 78% 74% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm 0.7mm 0.1mm 0.2mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 14° 15° 20° 21° 19° 16°
79% 81% 95% 56% 73% 0% 0% 4%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 18° 26° 29° 25° 20°
3% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
21°
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 17° 20° 23° 23° 21° 19°
0% 0% 0% 2% 2% 76% 65% 65%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 17° 16° 20° 26° 26° 21° 19°
85% 87% 45% 19% 34% 35% 21% 70%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 19° 19° 22° 22° 19° 17°
81% 73% 74% 57% 64% 37% 29% 41%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 21st September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
33
kmh
44
kmh
30
kmh
45
kmh
48
kmh
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.3m
0.8m
1.3m
1.4m
12.0s 12.1s 11.9s 11.7s 0.4s 8.7s 0.6s 0.1s
Fri 22nd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
28
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
45
kmh
40
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.1m
10.7s 10.8s 11.1s 11.5s 0.5s 0.2s 0.4s 0.3s
Sat 23rd September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
11.9s 11.8s 11.2s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.6s 10.0s
Sun 24th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
27
kmh
9
kmh
18
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
1.0m
1.4m
0.7m
0.2m
0.4m
9.8s 9.8s 9.7s 9.2s 16.8s 15.7s 14.7s 13.6s
Mon 25th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
28
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.3m
12.9s 12.1s 11.9s 11.6s 11.3s 13.0s 13.2s 14.1s
Tue 26th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
4
kmh
15
kmh
11
kmh
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.1m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.2m
12.2s 13.8s 13.1s 12.8s 14.4s 13.9s 13.6s 13.6s
Wed 27th September
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
13.2s 13.0s 12.8s 12.8s 12.5s 12.5s 12.4s 12.1s
Thu 21st September
3:09 AM 9:13 AM 3:35 PM 9:39 PM
1.00 3.30 1.00 3.20
Fri 22nd September
3:57 AM 10:04 AM 4:35 PM 10:44 PM
1.20 3.20 1.20 3.00
Sat 23rd September
5:06 AM 11:19 AM 6:04 PM
1.40 3.10 1.40
Sun 24th September
12:18 AM 6:43 AM 12:58 PM 7:44 PM
2.90 1.50 3.10 1.30
Mon 25th September
1:59 AM 8:14 AM 2:27 PM 8:59 PM
3.00 1.30 3.30 1.00
Tue 26th September
3:12 AM 9:20 AM 3:32 PM 9:55 PM
3.30 1.00 3.60 0.70
Wed 27th September
4:07 AM 10:12 AM 4:23 PM 10:43 PM
3.60 0.70 3.90 0.40
Thu 21st September
20°
3.6mm
10kmh W
64%
Fri 22nd September
18°
1.4mm
16kmh WNW
62%
Sat 23rd September
21°
0.3mm
4kmh NNW
48%
Sun 24th September
29°
0.0mm
7kmh S
0%
Mon 25th September
24°
0.1mm
7kmh NNW
26%
Tue 26th September
27°
0.0mm
8kmh S
49%
Wed 27th September
23°
0.3mm
9kmh W
57%
Thu 28th September
30°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
19%
Fri 29th September
27°
0.0mm
7kmh WNW
5%
Sat 30th September
24°
0.2mm
8kmh NNW
46%
Sun 1st October
27°
0.0mm
7kmh NE
37%
Mon 2nd October
28°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
4%
Tue 3rd October
21°
0.6mm
7kmh WNW
86%
Wed 4th October
20°
0.9mm
6kmh NW
83%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 0.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 42%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Playa de Sopelana don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Playa de Sopelana, Biscay, Basque Country, Spain

A holiday at Playa de Sopelana in Biscay, Basque Country, Spain promises stunning coastal views, a relaxed atmosphere, and a range of fun activities to enjoy. Situated on the beautiful Bay of Biscay, this beach offers an idyllic setting for a memorable vacation.

Beach Type

Playa de Sopelana features a long stretch of golden-yellow sand with some rocky areas along the shoreline. These rocky sections provide excellent opportunities for snorkeling and diving as they attract various fish species and other marine life. The crystal-clear waters and gentle waves make it suitable for swimming, while the soft sand is perfect for sunbathing or leisurely walks along the shore.

Beach Activities

There are plenty of beach activities to choose from at Playa de Sopelana. Surfing is particularly popular here due to the consistent waves that roll in from the Atlantic Ocean. Both beginners and experienced surfers can enjoy their time here, with surf schools available for those looking to learn or improve their skills.

Other water activities such as stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), kayaking, and windsurfing can also be enjoyed at this beautiful beach. For those seeking more relaxing pastimes, sunbathing or taking a stroll by the water's edge are great ways to unwind while taking in the scenic surroundings.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts directly on Playa de Sopelana, several hotels and guesthouses can be found nearby. Some options include:

  • Hotel Goizalde: A cozy hotel located just a short walk from the beach.
  • Casa Rural Ortulane: A charming countryside guesthouse situated close to Sopelana's beaches.
  • Hotel Modus Vivendi: A modern hotel situated in nearby Sopela town center.

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Playa de Sopelana, consider staying in the nearby town of Sopela, which offers a range of accommodation options and amenities. Sopela has a pleasant atmosphere with several bars, restaurants, and shops to explore.

Another option is to stay in the city of Bilbao, approximately 15 kilometers away from the beach. Bilbao offers a wider range of accommodations and attractions, including the famous Guggenheim Museum. Staying in Bilbao allows visitors to enjoy both the bustling city life and tranquil beach days at Playa de Sopelana.

Beach Amenities

Playa de Sopelana offers a variety of amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Lifeguard services during the summer months
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beach bars (chiringuitos) serving food and drinks
  • Surf schools for those looking to learn or improve their surfing skills
  • Parking facilities near the beach

With its beautiful golden sands, crystal clear waters, and wide range of activities on offer, Playa de Sopelana is an excellent choice for a memorable beach holiday in Spain's Basque Country.

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