SkyHigh cloud
Vélez-Málaga · Málaga
Playa de Caleta de Vélez
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,000 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high29 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Torre del Mar · 3.6 km
Now
Forecast for 15:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Condiciones poco favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Los vientos de componente sur hacia este sector costero son el patrón regional más favorable. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.
Accumulated wind7 km/h · 17°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 29 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 21°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 38–88% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 20°High 25°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 4 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 69–87% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Tuesday 29
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 72–76% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 20°High 30°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 50–80% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
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 Caleta de Vélez is arranged on both sides of the fishing and marina port of La Caleta de Vélez, an inseparable reference point in its urban landscape. The beach reaches 1,000 metres in length and 30 metres in width, with dark sand, a seafront promenade and vegetation. Car access is signposted from the N-340, and there is parking for fewer than 50 vehicles, as well as an urban bus service. Practical facilities include toilets, showers, restaurants, sun-lounger and parasol hire, and nautical services.
Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby La Caleta de Vélez marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal Axarquía · 2 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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