Daily forecast and tide times for the trip window. Tide heights in metres.
Summary
| Date | Day | Max °C | Conditions | Rain mm | Wind km/h | High tides | Low tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19 | Wed | 24 | Clear AM → rain showers PM/night | 8 | 5–10 | 9:33 AM (2.97m), 9:56 PM (2.83m) | 3:43 PM (0.93m) |
| Aug 20 | Thu | 22 | Some clouds → risk tstorm PM → rain showers | 5 | 10–15 | 10:21 AM (2.75m), 10:55 PM (2.57m) | 4:40 PM (1.19m) |
| Aug 21 | Fri | 20 | Some clouds → rain showers PM | 1 | 5–15 | 11:31 AM (2.57m), 12:24 AM (2.42m) | 5:57 PM (1.35m) |
| Aug 22 | Sat | 23 | Clear → some clouds | 0 | 5–15 | 1:08 PM (2.54m), 2:00 AM (2.47m) | 7:29 PM (1.35m) |
| Aug 23 | Sun | 24 | Some clouds → clear AM → risk tstorm night | 2 | 0–15 | 2:29 PM (2.68m), 3:05 AM (2.64m) | 8:41 PM (1.19m) |
| Aug 24 | Mon | 22 | Rain showers all day | 6 | 25–35 | 3:23 PM (2.90m), 3:49 AM (2.85m) | 9:31 PM (0.96m) |
| Aug 25 | Tue | 21 | Clear AM → some clouds PM | 0 | 5–15 | 4:03 PM (3.15m), 4:25 AM (3.06m) | 10:11 PM (0.72m) |
Daily detail
Wed 19 Aug — Arrive day
Arrive Bilbao → Barro
☀️ Clear AM → 🌧 Rain showers PM and night
🌡 Max 24°C
💨 5–10 km/h
🌧 ~8mm
🌊 Waves 0.4–0.7m NW
High 9:33 AM (2.97m) · Low 3:43 PM (0.93m) · High 9:56 PM (2.83m)
Sunrise 7:26 · Sunset 9:16
Sunrise 7:26 · Sunset 9:16
Thu 20 Aug — Coastal day
Beaches, Gulpiyuri, Cuevas del Mar
⛅ Some clouds AM → ⛈ Risk of thunderstorm PM → 🌧 Rain showers night
🌡 Max 22°C
💨 10–15 km/h
🌧 ~5mm
🌊 Waves 0.9–1.3m NNW
High 10:21 AM (2.75m) · Low 4:40 PM (1.19m) · High 10:55 PM (2.57m)
Sunrise 7:28 · Sunset 9:15
⚑ Gulpiyuri: arrive before 10am. Cuevas del Mar cave walk: 4:40 PM low tide window.
Sunrise 7:28 · Sunset 9:15
⚑ Gulpiyuri: arrive before 10am. Cuevas del Mar cave walk: 4:40 PM low tide window.
Fri 21 Aug — Picos day
Bulnes Funicular / Picos de Europa
⛅ Some clouds AM → 🌧 Rain showers PM → ⛅ Some clouds night
🌡 Max 20°C
💨 5–15 km/h
🌧 ~1mm
🌊 Waves 1.2–1.4m NNW
High 11:31 AM (2.57m) · Low 5:57 PM (1.35m)
Sunrise 7:28 · Sunset 9:13
⚑ Mountain day — pack a layer for afternoon showers at altitude.
Sunrise 7:28 · Sunset 9:13
⚑ Mountain day — pack a layer for afternoon showers at altitude.
Sat 22 Aug — Oviedo day
Oviedo + Naranco
☀️ Clear AM → ⛅ Some clouds PM and night
🌡 Max 23°C
💨 5–15 km/h
☂ 0mm
🌊 Waves 0.9–1.1m NNW
High 1:08 PM (2.54m) · Low 7:29 PM (1.35m)
Sunrise 7:31 · Sunset 9:12
⚑ Best weather day — clear morning ideal for hilltop Naranco.
Sunrise 7:31 · Sunset 9:12
⚑ Best weather day — clear morning ideal for hilltop Naranco.
Sun 23 Aug — Second coastal day
Ribadesella / Lastres / beaches
⛅ Some clouds → ☀️ Clear AM · ⛈ Risk of thunderstorm night
🌡 Max 24°C
💨 0–15 km/h
🌧 ~2mm (night only)
🌊 Waves 0.9–1.1m NE
High 2:29 PM (2.68m) · Low 8:41 PM (1.19m)
Sunrise 7:31 · Sunset 9:12
⚑ Good beach day — clear morning, building afternoon high tide.
Sunrise 7:31 · Sunset 9:12
⚑ Good beach day — clear morning, building afternoon high tide.
Mon 24 Aug — Covadonga day
Covadonga + Glacial Lakes
🌧 Rain showers all day
🌡 Max 22°C
💨 25–35 km/h
🌧 ~6mm
🌊 Waves 1.2–2.1m WNW
High 3:23 PM (2.90m) · Low 9:31 PM (0.96m)
Sunrise 7:33 · Sunset 9:09
⚑ Wettest day. Covadonga basilica/cave is sheltered. Lakes road may be clouded in — pack waterproofs.
Sunrise 7:33 · Sunset 9:09
⚑ Wettest day. Covadonga basilica/cave is sheltered. Lakes road may be clouded in — pack waterproofs.
Tue 25 Aug — Bilbao + fly home
Bilbao — Guggenheim — Pintxos
☀️ Clear AM → ⛅ Some clouds PM → ☁️ Cloudy night
🌡 Max 21°C
💨 5–15 km/h
☂ 0mm
🌊 Waves 0.8–1.4m N
High 4:03 PM (3.15m) · Low 10:11 PM (0.72m)
Sunrise 7:33 · Sunset 9:07
⚑ Good city day — clear morning for Guggenheim exterior and riverfront walk.
Sunrise 7:33 · Sunset 9:07
⚑ Good city day — clear morning for Guggenheim exterior and riverfront walk.
Tide tips for tide-sensitive activities
- Playa de Cuevas del Mar cave walk (Thu 20 or Sun 23): Low tide is 4:40 PM (Thu) and 8:41 PM (Sun). The Thursday afternoon low is the better window.
- Playa de Gulpiyuri (Thu 20): Best at high tide — 10:21 AM gives the best conditions. Arrive before 10am for parking.
- Bufones de Pria (Thu 20): Best with Atlantic swell — wave height 1.3m PM is moderate; blowholes will be active.