Water temperature at El Cabo — San Vicente de la Barquera

🌊 Water temperature 16.5°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 10.4°C

💨 Wind 9 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa aislada muy frecuentada por surfistas debido al fuerte oleaje y los vientos que la caracterizan. No ofrece al visitante ningún tipo de servicio.

El Cabo is a remote beach of sand in San Vicente de la Barquera (Cantabria). The sand at El Cabo is golden.

It measures 900 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Cabo: strong surf and windy. El Cabo is reached easily on foot, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records a lifeguard service at El Cabo. El Cabo has hazard signage on record.

Length: 900 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Dorada (Arena)
Occupancy: Medio
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Sierrallana
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Suances

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🛟 Lifeguard
🚿 Showers
🅿️ Parking
🏄 Surf zone
🛏️ Sunbed rental
🍽️ Restaurants

Not recorded in the registry for El Cabo: Wheelchair access, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Nudism.

Facilities at El Cabo according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at El Cabo?

Yes. The MITECO beach registry records lifeguards at El Cabo, usually seasonal, so check the posted hours when you arrive.

How do you get to El Cabo?

According to the MITECO registry, El Cabo is reached easily on foot, and there is parking.

Is El Cabo a good beach for children?

El Cabo has no children's area on record. Check the flag at El Cabo on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does El Cabo have a Blue Flag?

No. El Cabo is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Merón (San Vicente de la Barquera), 4 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Cabo can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.