Marbella · Málaga

Playa de Costa Bella

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

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

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity91%
WindE 18 km/hGusts 25 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 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with 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 18 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

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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 Costa Bella, together with El Alicate and Pinomar, forms an almost 2-kilometre beach area on the coast of Marbella. Its stretch is 570 metres long and 15 metres wide, with golden sand, a semi-urban character, and a frontage of dunes and semi-urban land. Occupancy is recorded as high and the usual waves are moderate, with an anchoring area. Access is by car from the CN-340; there is parking and an interurban bus service 1 kilometre away. It also offers showers, food and watersports hire.

Length570 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingDunes / Semi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Marbella

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Marbella marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusIntercity bus · 1 km away

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 2.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-340.

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