Cantabria, Spain
Cantabrian Sea43.39°N, 3.23°WStation SP-CAN-PLA

Playa de Ostende o Urdiales Sea Water Temperature

A temperate beach on the Cantabrian Sea, warmest around August at about 21.7°C. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Playa de Ostende o Urdiales water temperature

21
69.8°FComfortable (20°C – 24°C)

Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming.

+0°vs Sep avgCantabrian Sea43.39°N, 3.23°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
23°C
72.5°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
21°C
69.8°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
ThuOct 1
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
FriOct 2
21.4°C
70.5°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
SatOct 3
21.3°C
70.3°F
Waves: 0.6m
Comfortable
SunOct 4
21°C
69.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Comfortable
MonOct 5
20.7°C
69.3°F
Waves: 0.9m
Comfortable
TueOct 6
20.6°C
69.1°F
Waves: 1m
Comfortable
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Playa de Ostende o Urdiales.
Confidence: High

Playa de Ostende o Urdiales Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Playa de Ostende o Urdiales occurs inJuly, August, September, October — peaking at21.7°C (71.1°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
13
Jan
13
Feb
13
Mar
14
Apr
16
May
18
Jun
21
Jul
22
Aug
Current
21
Sep
19
Oct
16
Nov
14
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January11.9°C13.2°C14.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
February11.8°C12.5°C13.6°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
March11.4°C12.7°C14.2°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
April11.9°C13.6°C15.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
May12.8°C15.5°C17.8°CVery Cold (< 16°C)
June16.3°C18.4°C20.5°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
July18.3°C20.9°C23.2°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
August19.7°C21.7°C24°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
SeptemberCurrent19.1°C21°C22.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
October17°C18.7°C21.7°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
November14.3°C16°C17.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
December12.7°C14.2°C15.9°CVery Cold (< 16°C)

Swimming FAQs for Playa de Ostende o Urdiales

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Playa de Ostende o Urdiales today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Playa de Ostende o Urdiales this time of year is 21°C (69.8°F) — classified as Comfortable (20°C – 24°C). Pleasant and revitalizing. Great for most beachgoers and active recreational swimming. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Playa de Ostende o Urdiales?

The highest water temperatures in Playa de Ostende o Urdiales typically occur duringJuly, August, September, October, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Playa de Ostende o Urdiales in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Playa de Ostende o Urdiales average around21°C (69.8°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 19.1°C and a maximum of 22.8°C.

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