Beach Weather in Santander, Cantabria, Spain

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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15°
 
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13°
 
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14°
 
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15°
 
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18°
 
Sea
23°
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24°
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26°
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23°
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20°
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20°
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16°
 

Beach Weather Today in Santander

Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 45%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 19kmh from the East-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Santander faces North and sunset will be visible over the beach shoreline to the West at 06:08 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 80% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Santander

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 28%.

SANTANDER - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 15° 17° 18° 17° 17°
28% 8% 17% 67% 57% 75% 80% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 19° 21° 19° 17°
7% 10% 6% 3% 33% 3% 6% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 19° 19° 17° 16°
12% 10% 11% 16% 18% 12% 6% 22%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 15°
12% 29% 57% 76% 65% 75% 47% 20%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 13° 16° 17° 16° 15°
22% 14% 8% 6% 5% 5% 7% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 19° 20° 19° 17°
6% 6% 5% 3% 2% 4% 22% 43%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 19° 19° 18° 17°
50% 80% 68% 49% 32% 20% 55% 38%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Wed 30th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
14
kmh
1.1m
0.4m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
11.6s 12.5s 11.9s 11.8s 11.3s 11.4s 10.8s 7.9s
Thu 31st October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
5.3s 5.4s 5.3s 5.3s 8.2s 7.8s 5.1s 4.9s
Fri 1st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
7.3s 7.0s 6.9s 9.4s 9.5s 9.5s 9.4s 6.3s
Sat 2nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
3.6s 11.3s 11.0s 10.6s 10.2s 9.9s 9.8s 6.7s
Sun 3rd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
11
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
4.1s 4.3s 4.5s 4.4s 4.3s 4.2s 6.3s 5.9s
Mon 4th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
0.3m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
3.7s 9.4s 9.2s 9.1s 8.7s 8.4s 8.3s 8.3s
Tue 5th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
8.7s 11.1s 11.7s 11.6s 10.5s 9.9s 9.1s 8.3s
Wed 30th October
4:05 AM 10:05 AM 4:18 PM 10:22 PM
3.50 0.90 3.70 0.80
Thu 31st October
4:37 AM 10:35 AM 4:51 PM 10:50 PM
3.70 0.80 3.70 0.70
Fri 1st November
5:08 AM 11:05 AM 5:22 PM 11:19 PM
3.70 0.70 3.70 0.70
Sat 2nd November
5:37 AM 11:36 AM 5:53 PM 11:49 PM
3.70 0.70 3.70 0.70
Sun 3rd November
6:07 AM 12:08 PM 6:24 PM
3.70 0.70 3.60
Mon 4th November
12:20 AM 6:37 AM 12:42 PM 6:57 PM
0.70 3.60 0.70 3.40
Tue 5th November
12:53 AM 7:09 AM 1:19 PM 7:32 PM
0.80 3.50 0.80 3.30
Wed 30th October
18°
0.0mm
7kmh E
45%
Thu 31st October
21°
0.0mm
7kmh ESE
9%
Fri 1st November
19°
0.0mm
2kmh NNE
13%
Sat 2nd November
17°
0.0mm
5kmh ESE
47%
Sun 3rd November
17°
0.0mm
9kmh E
9%
Mon 4th November
20°
0.0mm
5kmh E
11%
Tue 5th November
19°
0.1mm
6kmh E
49%
Wed 6th November
19°
0.0mm
5kmh E
8%
Thu 7th November
20°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
7%
Fri 8th November
21°
0.0mm
8kmh SE
43%
Sat 9th November
17°
0.0mm
9kmh W
65%
Sun 10th November
17°
0.6mm
3kmh NE
84%
Mon 11th November
17°
0.1mm
4kmh ENE
67%
Tue 12th November
17°
0.0mm
6kmh E
31%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 35%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Santander, Cantabria, Spain

Santander, a charming city located in Cantabria, Spain, is known for its picturesque landscapes and beautiful beaches. Taking a holiday at one of Santander's beaches will leave you with unforgettable memories, as you soak up the sun and immerse yourself in the rich Spanish culture. The city boasts numerous stunning seaside spots that cater to all types of travelers, whether you prefer to lounge on sandy shores or explore the underwater world.

Beach Type

Santander's coastline features a mix of beach types, ranging from fine golden sand to pebbles and rocky areas. The most popular beaches in the area include Playa del Sardinero and Playa de la Magdalena. Playa del Sardinero has fine golden sand that stretches over 1 km along the coast, making it perfect for sunbathing and beach games. In contrast, Playa de la Magdalena is characterized by coarse sand and pebble areas.

If snorkeling or diving is on your agenda, head towards the rocky areas or smaller coves like Playa de los Molinucos or Playa de Mataleñas. These spots are home to various marine species that thrive among the rocks and reefs.

Beach Activities

Santander's beaches offer a wide range of activities suitable for all ages and interests:

  1. Sunbathing: With its golden sandy shores, spending a day soaking up the sun is a popular pastime among locals and tourists alike.
  2. Swimming: The calm waters at most Santander beaches make them ideal for swimming.
  3. Surfing: Santander is known for its excellent surfing conditions, especially at beaches such as Playa de Somo and Playa de Langre.
  4. Beach Volleyball: The large expanses of sand at Playa del Sardinero make it an ideal spot for beach volleyball enthusiasts.
  5. Snorkeling and Diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas and smaller coves like Playa de los Molinucos offer fantastic opportunities for snorkeling and diving.

Accommodations

There are numerous beach resorts and hotels within close proximity to Santander's beaches. Some popular options include:

  1. Gran Hotel Sardinero: This 4-star hotel is located just steps away from Playa del Sardinero, offering stunning views and a prime location.
  2. Hotel Chiqui: Situated near Playa de la Magdalena, Hotel Chiqui offers comfortable accommodations with beach access.
  3. Silken Rio Santander: Overlooking the Bay of Santander, this elegant hotel provides easy access to both Playa del Sardinero and Playa de la Magdalena.

Areas to Stay In

When looking for a place to stay in Santander, consider the following areas:

  1. El Sardinero: This upscale neighborhood is home to some of the best beaches in Santander and offers a variety of luxurious hotels.
  2. City Center: Staying in the city center allows you easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions while still being within walking distance or a short drive from the beaches.
  3. Puerto Chico: This lively area has plenty of bars, restaurants, and shops while still being close to several beaches.

Beach Amenities

Santander's beaches boast various amenities that ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience for visitors:

  • Lifeguards on duty during peak seasons
  • Beachside restaurants and bars
  • Sun loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  • Restrooms and shower facilities
  • Accessible ramps for those with mobility issues
  • Free parking at some locations

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