Donostia-San Sebastián, with its iconic beaches of La Concha, Ondarreta, and Gros, is a paradise for residents and visitors during the summer months. But to make the most of its maritime charms, from a relaxing day in the sun to an exciting surf session, knowing the tide table is not just a simple piece of information – it’s a necessity!
Why is it Crucial to Know the Tide Table July 2025 in Donostia?
Tides are the ocean’s pulse, and in a city with such deeply rooted coastal life like Donostia-San Sebastián, understanding their cycles is fundamental for a wide variety of activities:
For Swimmers and Families: The expanse of Donostia’s beaches varies drastically with the tide. Knowing the times of high tide and low tide will allow you to choose the best moment to lay out your towel. At low tide, the beaches stretch out, offering a vast sandy area for games and walks, while at high tide, space can be considerably reduced, especially at La Concha.
For Fishermen: Whether from the shore or from a boat, fishing activity is intimately linked to the tides. Certain species are more active during specific tidal phases, and knowing these cycles is key to a successful fishing day.
For Water Sports Enthusiasts (Surfers, Paddle Surfers, Kayakers): Surfers, in particular, know that the quality of the waves largely depends on the tide. At La Zurriola, for example, certain tide conditions are ideal for different surfing levels. For paddle surfing or kayaking, planning your outing with the appropriate tide can greatly facilitate paddling and avoid unfavorable currents.
For Strolling Along the Shore or Bay: A peaceful stroll along La Concha Bay or even around the Peine del Viento is a different experience at high or low tide. Knowing the times will allow you to enjoy these wonderful sights in their full splendor and safely.
In short, the tide table is your ally to ensure a pleasant and safe experience on the beaches and coast of Donostia-San Sebastián.
Tide Table for Donostia-San Sebastián – July 2025
Below, we offer you the detailed tide table for the month of July 2025 in Donostia-San Sebastián, adjusted by approximately 8 minutes less compared to the data from Zarautz. Times are expressed in local time.
Tuesday, July 1st
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
09:47 / 3.73m
03:35 / 1.38m
22:03 / 3.72m
15:43 / 1.59m
Start of the month with medium tides.
Wednesday, July 2nd
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
10:37 / 3.60m
04:25 / 1.57m
22:56 / 3.72m
16:35 / 1.75m
Thursday, July 3rd
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
11:32 / 3.51m
05:18 / 1.72m
23:54 / 3.58m
17:32 / 1.86m
Friday, July 4th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
00:55 / 3.50m
06:13 / 1.82m
12:31 / 3.47m
18:33 / 1.92m
Saturday, July 5th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
01:56 / 3.50m
07:07 / 1.86m
13:31 / 3.51m
19:34 / 1.91m
Sunday, July 6th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
02:52 / 3.55m
08:06 / 1.83m
14:26 / 3.60m
20:32 / 1.84m
Monday, July 7th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
03:38 / 3.65m
08:56 / 1.76m
15:15 / 3.73m
21:23 / 1.72m
Tuesday, July 8th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
04:22 / 3.77m
09:42 / 1.65m
15:59 / 3.88m
22:08 / 1.57m
Wednesday, July 9th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
05:04 / 3.88m
10:24 / 1.53m
16:40 / 4.02m
22:50 / 1.42m
Thursday, July 10th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
05:43 / 3.99m
11:04 / 1.42m
17:19 / 4.16m
23:29 / 1.28m
Friday, July 11th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
06:21 / 4.06m
11:42 / 1.33m
17:58 / 4.27m
00:08 (Day 12) / 1.17m
Spring Tides: Spring tides are expected with a greater difference between high and low tide.
Saturday, July 12th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
07:00 / 4.10m
00:08 (Day 12) / 1.17m
12:20 / 1.26m
18:36 / 4.35m
Spring Tides: Spring tides continue, with very pronounced low tides.
Sunday, July 13th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
07:00 / 4.10m
00:47 / 1.09m
12:59 / 1.23m
19:15 / 4.39m
Spring Tides: Maximum intensity of spring tides. Ideal for beach walks at low tide.
Monday, July 14th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
07:40 / 4.09m
01:27 / 1.05m
13:40 / 1.23m
19:56 / 4.38m
Spring tides begin to decrease.
Tuesday, July 15th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
08:22 / 4.05m
02:09 / 1.07m
14:23 / 1.27m
20:40 / 4.32m
Wednesday, July 16th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
09:08 / 3.96m
02:54 / 1.14m
15:10 / 1.35m
21:28 / 4.20m
Thursday, July 17th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
09:59 / 3.86m
03:44 / 1.26m
16:03 / 1.45m
22:24 / 4.06m
Friday, July 18th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
10:58 / 3.77m
04:39 / 1.40m
17:04 / 1.55m
23:29 / 3.92m
Saturday, July 19th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
00:44 (Day 20) / 3.72m
05:42 / 1.52m
12:07 / 3.72m
18:14 / 1.59m
Sunday, July 20th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
00:44 (Day 20) / 3.72m
06:51 / 1.58m
13:22 / 3.76m
19:29 / 1.55m
Monday, July 21st
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
02:00 / 3.86m
08:01 / 1.55m
14:33 / 3.90m
20:40 / 1.42m
Tuesday, July 22nd
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
03:08 / 3.95m
09:05 / 1.45m
15:35 / 4.09m
21:43 / 1.24m
Wednesday, July 23rd
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
04:08 / 4.07m
10:02 / 1.31m
16:29 / 4.29m
22:38 / 1.06m
Neap Tides: Start of the neap tides phase.
Thursday, July 24th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
04:59 / 4.19m
10:52 / 1.18m
17:17 / 4.45m
23:27 / 0.93m
Neap Tides: Little variation in sea level.
Friday, July 25th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
05:45 / 4.26m
11:38 / 1.08m
18:01 / 4.55m
00:12 (Day 26) / 0.87m
Saturday, July 26th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
06:27 / 4.28m
00:12 (Day 26) / 0.87m
12:21 / 1.04m
18:42 / 4.57m
Sunday, July 27th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
07:07 / 4.24m
00:54 / 0.88m
13:02 / 1.05m
19:21 / 4.51m
Monday, July 28th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
07:44 / 4.16m
01:35 / 0.97m
13:41 / 1.13m
19:58 / 4.38m
Tuesday, July 29th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
08:21 / 4.04m
02:14 / 1.12m
14:21 / 1.26m
20:35 / 4.20m
Wednesday, July 30th
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
08:58 / 3.89m
02:53 / 1.31m
15:01 / 1.44m
21:13 / 3.98m
Thursday, July 31st
High Tide 1 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 1 (Time / Height)
High Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Low Tide 2 (Time / Height)
Observations
09:37 / 3.73m
03:33 / 1.51m
15:43 / 1.64m
21:54 / 3.75m
End of the month with medium-high tides.
Plan your day in Donostia!
We hope this detailed table will be very useful for planning your activities in Donostia-San Sebastián during July 2025. Remember that, although these forecasts are adjusted from nearby data, extreme weather conditions can slightly influence tide levels. Enjoy the beauty of our coast with the information at hand!