Beach Weather in Santander, Cantabria, Spain

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
15°
 
Sea
13°
 
Sea
14°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
18°
 
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
16°
 
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 11° 10°
100% 5% 10% 9% 28% 18% 48% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 10° 11° 13° 13° 14° 13° 12°
19% 49% 83% 100% 91% 76% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 1.3mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 12° 13° 14° 13° 12°
74% 86% 82% 51% 89% 75% 52% 52%
0.8mm 0.5mm 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 12° 13° 16° 16° 15° 15°
81% 75% 100% 100% 48% 62% 100% 50%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 15° 17° 17° 15° 14°
34% 21% 47% 72% 55% 8% 3% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
15°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 17° 16° 15° 14°
96% 2% 4% 6% 8% 9% 9% 7%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 16° 16° 15° 14°
7% 5% 7% 15% 20% 8% 26% 30%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
5
kmh
10
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.3m
8.9s 8.6s 8.3s 8.2s 8.0s 7.7s 11.4s 12.1s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
25
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
0.3m
12.0s 11.8s 12.0s 12.1s 12.0s 11.9s 13.6s 13.5s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
24
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
0.4m
1.1m
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
13.2s 12.8s 9.3s 14.0s 15.1s 15.0s 14.6s 14.4s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
13.9s 13.6s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 13.0s 12.7s 12.5s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.4m
12.3s 12.2s 12.0s 11.9s 17.6s 18.4s 18.1s 17.7s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
17.4s 17.1s 16.8s 16.6s 16.3s 16.1s 15.9s 15.8s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
5
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.3m
15.6s 15.3s 15.0s 14.7s 14.5s 14.1s 13.5s 13.2s
Wed 6th December
5:53 AM 12:06 PM 6:44 PM
1.60 3.10 1.40
Thu 7th December
12:51 AM 7:02 AM 1:10 PM 7:39 PM
3.00 1.50 3.10 1.30
Fri 8th December
1:50 AM 7:57 AM 2:06 PM 8:24 PM
3.10 1.30 3.20 1.20
Sat 9th December
2:39 AM 8:43 AM 2:56 PM 9:04 PM
3.20 1.20 3.30 1.00
Sun 10th December
3:22 AM 9:25 AM 3:39 PM 9:43 PM
3.40 1.00 3.50 0.90
Mon 11th December
4:02 AM 10:06 AM 4:21 PM 10:22 PM
3.60 0.80 3.60 0.70
Tue 12th December
4:41 AM 10:46 AM 5:02 PM 11:01 PM
3.70 0.70 3.60 0.70
Wed 6th December
12°
0.0mm
3kmh SSW
29%
Thu 7th December
14°
1.7mm
19kmh S
77%
Fri 8th December
14°
1.8mm
33kmh WNW
70%
Sat 9th December
17°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
77%
Sun 10th December
17°
0.0mm
8kmh S
42%
Mon 11th December
17°
0.0mm
3kmh SSE
17%
Tue 12th December
16°
0.0mm
10kmh WNW
14%
Wed 13th December
13°
7.8mm
23kmh WNW
75%
Thu 14th December
12°
8.3mm
24kmh NNW
82%
Fri 15th December
10°
0.5mm
11kmh E
90%
Sat 16th December
10°
0.1mm
13kmh E
72%
Sun 17th December
0.0mm
3kmh SE
34%
Mon 18th December
10°
0.0mm
1kmh W
2%
Tue 19th December
13°
0.0mm
9kmh SSE
24%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be 6 days of light rain with an average of 3.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 50%.

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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