Is Playa de El Bocal good for swimming today?
Playa de El Bocal has BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Playa de El Bocal
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Quick answer: Playa de El Bocal today
Playa de El Bocal is a BeachFinder spot in ES-N, ES. Today, compare water temperature 25°C, wind 22 km/h · NE, uv 7.1, waves 0.5 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 76/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
25°C
Wind
22 km/h · NE
UV
7.1
Waves
0.5 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 03:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 76/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 03:30 PM
Water temp
25°C
Air temp
25°C
Feels like
26°C
UV index
7.1
Wind
22 km/h · NE
Gust 34 km/h
Waves
0.5 m
Current
1 km/h · W
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa de El Bocal
Playa de El Bocal is a gravel beach located in Monte, north of the municipality of Santander, in Cantabria. The noted sport is surfing, and wheelchair accessibility is marked as not available. These elements direct the choice towards a more mineral and sporty spot than a classic sandy beach. Its position north of Santander also allows for comparison with several nearby beaches along the Cantabrian coast: Playa Rosamunda is 0.7 km away, Playa de La Maruca is 1.3 km away, and Playa de El Pescador is 1.5 km away. Further away, Mataleñas and El Sardinero appear around 3 to 4 km away. For today, El Bocal is therefore relevant if you are looking for a coastal point in Santander associated with surfing.
About this spot
El Bocal stands out for its gravel surface, its Cantabrian context north of Santander, and the mention of surfing. Wheelchair access is noted as not available; if you want more options, Rosamunda, La Maruca, and El Pescador are the closest comparisons.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa de El Bocal today?
25°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa de El Bocal today?
22 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa de El Bocal?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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