BeachScout

On the beach

  • Beach bar
  • Accessible entry
  • Lifeguard
  • Parking
  • Pebble shore
  • Sandy shore
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
21°C
Pleasant for swimming
Wave height
1.0m
Choppy — take care
Wind
4km/h
SSW breeze
UV index
6/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

21°21°21°21°22°21.2 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.5m1.0m1.6m2.1m1.8 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Playa de Bahinas
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 221.11.0
Thu 321.00.8
Fri 421.50.8
Sat 521.21.7
Sun 621.31.8
Mon 721.11.4
Tue 821.21.3

Water quality history

Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.

  • 2015: Not classified2015
  • 2016: Not classified2016
  • 2017: Not classified2017
  • 2018: Excellent2018
  • 2019: Excellent2019
  • 2020: Excellent2020
  • 2021: Excellent2021
  • 2022: Excellent2022
  • 2023: Excellent2023
  • 2024: Excellent2024
  • 2025: Excellent2025

Excellent in the most recent season, and 8 of 8 classified years rated Excellent or Good.

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Not classified
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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Playa de Bahinas
YearClassification
2015Not classified
2016Not classified
2017Not classified
2018Excellent
2019Excellent
2020Excellent
2021Excellent
2022Excellent
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

13°16°20°23°26°Typical this month: 24°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Playa de Bahinas (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan16
Feb15
Mar16
Apr17
May20
Jun22
Jul24
Aug24
Sep24
Oct22
Nov20
Dec18

Location & nearby beaches

43.5779°N, -6.0054°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.

Getting there & around

  • Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest town: Piedrasblancas, about ~3.0 km away.
  • 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Chiringuito Bahínas, about ~160 m away.
  • 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Bahínas, about ~250 m away.

What kind of beach is this?

With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.

Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).

Good for
  • Families
  • A quiet swim

Is the water clean at Playa de Bahinas?

Thinking of swimming at Playa de Bahinas? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 8 straight years. There's parking about ~170 m from the beach.

Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 8 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Pebble shore. The nearest town, Piedrasblancas, is about ~3.0 km away.

Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Asturias. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Chiringuito Bahínas, about ~160 m away.

Frequently asked questions

Should you swim at Playa de Bahinas?

Yes, without much reservation. Playa de Bahinas holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 8 of 8 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.

What's the current water temperature at Playa de Bahinas?

The most recent reading for Playa de Bahinas shows the sea at around 21°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Asturias. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.

When does Playa de Bahinas have the warmest water?

If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Asturias. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.

Where does the water quality rating come from?

Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa de Bahinas doesn't have one published yet.

What's nearby Playa de Bahinas — parking, buses, or a ferry?

By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Piedrasblancas, about ~3.0 km away.