Spain · Asturias
Playa Santa Marina
Asturias, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 22.3 | 0.8 |
| Thu 3 | 22.4 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 23.2 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Sun 6 | 22.3 | 1.2 |
| Mon 7 | 22.6 | 0.8 |
| Tue 8 | 22.9 | 0.8 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Sufficient2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Sufficient |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 17 |
| May | 20 |
| Jun | 22 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 24 |
| Sep | 24 |
| Oct | 22 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Santa Marina637 mAsturias
- Playa Vega6.1 kmAsturias
- Playa Arenal de Mor?s8.7 kmAsturias
- Playa Cuevas de Mar11 kmAsturias
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~460 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Ribadesella / Ribeseya, about ~1.0 km away.
- 37 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Naguar, about ~160 m away.
- 17 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Villa Rosario, about ~170 m away.
- 6 shops nearby, the closest about ~440 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Santa Marina?
Thinking of swimming at Playa Santa Marina? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Poor — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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 Poor for 3 straight years. You can park about ~210 m away.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. Ribadesella / Ribeseya — the closest town — sits about ~1.0 km from here.
Worth remembering: “Poor” 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 are 37 places to eat within a kilometre — Naguar is the closest, about ~160 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Santa Marina?
Caution is advised. Its official 2025 rating is Poor; check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
Is the sea warm at Playa Santa Marina today?
Right now, the sea at Playa Santa Marina is measuring around 22°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Asturias.
What's the best month to visit Playa Santa Marina for swimming?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Asturias.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Playa Santa Marina doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Playa Santa Marina?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~460 m from the beach. The nearest town is Ribadesella / Ribeseya, about ~1.0 km away.