SkyOvercast with light rain
Mazarrón · Murcia
Playa de Barranco Ancho
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
80 mSand / Cobbles
Water22 °CDaily high21 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Bolnuevo · 3.3 km
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 wind7 km/h · 138°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 light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 65% chance of rain and wind SE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 17°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 63–94% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 18 km/h Gusts 52 km/h Humidity 31–94% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 56–72% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 12°High 23°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 2
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 Barranco Ancho is a peaceful beach 80 metres long and 17 metres wide, isolated before a mountainous frontage. Its shore combines golden sand and pebbles, with vegetation within an Espacio Natural Protegido and ZEPA. Its low occupancy and the possibility of practising naturism reinforce the site’s secluded character. Access is via the GR-92 coastal path between Bolnuevo and Percheles, on foot or by boat; the reference roads are the N-332, RM-3 and AP-7. No specific facilities are described.
Length80 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width17 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Club de Regatas Mazarrón marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilitySanta Lucía · 44 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include access from N-332 / RM-3 / AP-7.
Location
Directions
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