What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for La Concha Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit La Concha Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for La Concha Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to La Concha Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

La Concha Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Basque Country, SpainEurope/Madrid

Ocean View Index

53Fair

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

06:31 – 17:12

Local time

00:20

La Concha's shell-shaped bay in San Sebastian is consistently ranked among Europe's most beautiful city beaches.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 20:33

Reference time: local noon · 13:52 (Europe/Madrid)

Estimated

Fair

Fair conditions. Sea color may appear muted.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
79.7
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
11.1
Sea State
Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
20.5
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
34.1
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Rain

20°13°

9.5 m/s

7.7mm

SatOct 24

Rain

18°13°

2.1 m/s

2.7mm

SunOct 25

Overcast

21°12°

3.2 m/s

MonOct 26

Overcast

21°13°

1.9 m/s

TueOct 27

Light Rain

21°15°

2.1 m/s

0.1mm

WedOct 28

Light Rain

18°10°

1.7 m/s

1.2mm

ThuOct 29

Overcast

19°9°

1.3 m/s

Visibility: 17 km·Cloud: 95%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Wed: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

70Very Good84EpicView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to La Concha Beach.

40 km away

Grande Plage

Pyrénées-Atlantiques, France

162 km away

Arcachon Beach

Gironde, France

406 km away

Barceloneta Beach

Catalonia, Spain

450 km away

Malvarrosa Beach

Valencia, Spain

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for La Concha Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit La Concha Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for La Concha Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to La Concha Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 43.3180°, -2.0000°
Timezone: Europe/Madrid
Region & Country: Basque Country, Spain

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS