Water temperature at Orruaga

🌊 Water temperature 16.9°C Fresh

🌡️ Air temperature 13.9°C

💨 Wind 6 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa de cantos rodados, muy próxima a la carretera existente entre Getaria y Zumaia, con buenas condiciones para la práctica de surf.

Orruaga is a remote beach of pebbles and rock in Getaria (Gipuzkoa).

It measures 310 metres long and 40 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

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

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Orruaga. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Getaria council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Orruaga.

Length: 310 metros
Width: 40 metros
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital de Donostia
Nearest marina:: Puerto de Getaria

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking
🏄 Surf zone

Not recorded in the registry for Orruaga: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

Facilities at Orruaga 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Orruaga?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Orruaga, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Getaria council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Santiago (Zumaia), under 1 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Orruaga?

MITECO records that you get to Orruaga easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Orruaga a good beach for children?

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

Does Orruaga have a Blue Flag?

No. Orruaga is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. Not having one does not make Orruaga worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.