Playa de Carabeillo Chico
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Nerja · Málaga

Playa de Carabeillo Chico

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

150 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.

Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity63%
WindS 9 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesMar tranquila

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 · 272°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 13:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Nerja
Today13:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today16:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Today19:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today22:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁22°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 21°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 48–87% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 71–86% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 63–69% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Mar tranquila

Water temperature23 °C

WindSW · 7 km/h

Referencia: Playa de Carabeillo · 0 km de la playa

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C.

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

Playa de Carabeillo Chico is a small beach 150 metres long, sheltered by cliffs and surrounded by vegetation, with the Balcón de Europa a short walk away. Its grey sand occupies a semi-urban frontage and receives high visitor numbers, while the usual waves are moderate. Access is easy on foot via urban roads, with signposting and an urban bus service. Specific facilities include showers, foot showers, litter bins, cleaning and an anchorage.

Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGreyPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban cliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Anchorage
MarinaMarina del Este

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Marina del Este marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal Axarquía · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from Vías Urbanas.

Practical ideas for your visit

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