Playa de Cortijo Blanco
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Marbella · Málaga

Playa de Cortijo Blanco

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,000 mSand
Daily high21 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
☂
SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindE 22 km/hGusts 35 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 wind9 km/h · 34°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 Marbella
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 22 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 19 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 22 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁19°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀22°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 60% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 60% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐18°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 3 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ N 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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 E at 22 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

☂

Overcast with light rain

Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 73–100% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 22 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 64–91% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 75–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with rain

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ 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

Playa de Cortijo Blanco is a semi-urban beach beside the housing development of the same name, with a 1,000-metre stretch and a width of 25 metres. Although the description identifies it as a pebble beach, the record lists greyish sand, moderate waves and medium occupancy, in an urban coastal frontage. Access combines travel by car with arrival on foot from the CN-340, and there is an urban bus service. Practical facilities include showers, toilets, food, sun-lounger and parasol hire, watersports hire, a children's area and permission for dogs.

Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGreyishPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Children’s area
Surfing area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo José Banús

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 15 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-340.

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