SkyOvercast with rain
Tarifa · Cádiz
Playa de Atlanterra
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
4,719 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high21 °CUV3High tide03:17Low tide20:52JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 17:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind23 km/h · 113°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 18°High 21°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 32 km/h Gusts 77 km/h Humidity 81–98% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 85–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 25 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 83–100% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Atlanterra is a continuation of Playa de Zahara de los Atunes and takes its name from the nearby development of Cabo de la Plata. It is an extensive beach of golden sand, 4,719 metres long and 115 metres wide, in a semi-urban setting with vegetation. Visitor numbers are high, with moderate swell and wind. Access is easy on foot or by car from the N-340, with more than 100 parking spaces, toilets, showers, food facilities and nautical equipment hire.
Length4,719 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width115 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Barbate marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Punta Europa · 63 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de AtlanterraDrinks and cafés
near Playa de AtlanterraWhere to stay
near Playa de Atlanterra
1
Melia Zahara Resort & VillasBahía de la Plata, Cádiz - Zahara de los Atunes
1.2 kmapprox.
2
Hotel AtlánticoHotel in Tarifa
1.2 kmapprox.
3
Hotel El VaraderoUrbanización Atlanterra
1.3 kmapprox.
4
Hotel AntonioHotel in Tarifa
1.3 kmapprox.
5
Apartamento playa en Costa ZaharaUrbanización Atlanterra F, 12A
1.4 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de AtlanterraAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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