Is Playa de Sonabia good for swimming today?
Playa de Sonabia has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Playa de Sonabia today
Playa de Sonabia is a BeachFinder spot in ES-N, ES. Today, compare water temperature 25°C, wind 9 km/h · N, uv 7.0, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
25°C
Wind
9 km/h · N
UV
7.0
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 11, 06:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 06:00 PM
Water temp
25°C
Air temp
24°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
7.0
Wind
9 km/h · N
Gust 19 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
0 km/h · NW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa de Sonabia
Should you choose Playa de Sonabia for a visit in Spain? Treat it as a conditions-led option. Its identity is verified, while water entry depends on current marine and official information. That distinction matters: the location changes slowly, while marine conditions can change before you arrive. The planning value comes from a small set of checkable place facts. The linked place article describes the setting as “La playa Arenal de Sonabia o Valdearenas está situada en el municipio…” The recorded map position is 43.41226, -3.33510, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Playa de Oriñón at about 1.7 km, Playa de San Julián at about 2.9 km and Playa Brazomar at about 10.8 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. Visitors most often need to resolve wave height, period, swell direction and wind; the current arrival plan, legal access and local signage. Verify each point for the planned hour rather than relying on an old summary. Do not override a warning because the forecast looked favourable; local closures and lifeguard directions are the controlling advice. Water-quality information deserves its own timestamp. Weather, waves and a clear-looking surface do not prove that an advisory has ended. Keep permanent facts, seasonal patterns and live observations in separate notes. That makes it easier to revise the plan without losing reliable context.
About this spot
Playa de Sonabia stands out in this dataset because its identity can be tied to a specific map point in Spain and compared with named alternatives rather than described as an anonymous stretch of coast. BeachFinder’s position data identifies Playa de Oriñón at about 1.7 km, Playa de San Julián at about 2.9 km and Playa Brazomar at about 10.8 km as nearby comparisons, so the trip need not depend on one beach.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at Playa de Sonabia today?
25°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa de Sonabia today?
9 km/h · N. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa de Sonabia?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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