Cala de la Polacra
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Níjar · Almería

Cala de la Polacra

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

120 mSand / Gravel
Daily high21 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity69%
WindW 5 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Maximum UV3

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 wind15 km/h · 26°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Níjar
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Today23:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋18°Mist☂ 40% · ↝ SW 39 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐17°Partly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ SW 27 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀16°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 44 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 28 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀22°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SW 32 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀20°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SW 22 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐17°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀16°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀15°Clear · ↝ NW 28 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀13°Clear · ↝ NW 21 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light 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 W at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 15°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 24 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 47–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SW · 28 km/h Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 58–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☀

Clear

Low 13°High 16°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 65–79% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 22°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Cala de la Polacra is a small isolated sandy shore between cliffs, integrated into Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park and the Biosphere Reserve. It is 120 metres long and 20 metres wide, consisting of dark sand and gravel, with calm waters. It is reached only on foot and with difficulty from the AL-4200 road, consistent with its low visitor numbers. The cleaning service is the main facility indicated for this beach.

Length120 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Cleaning service
MarinaClub Náutico de San José

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de San José marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo · 37 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from AL-4200.

Location

Directions

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Practical ideas for your visit

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