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Marbella · Málaga
Playa del Alicate
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,900 mSand
Daily high27 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones muy favorables · estimación
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
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Para Marbella, el modelo publicado encontró mayor incidencia alrededor de viento de 90° y 10 km/h, y menor alrededor de 180° y 15 km/h. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.
Accumulated wind11 km/h · 96°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Confirmed information
Published status
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 17 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 24°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 53–76% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 25°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 68–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 21°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 75–87% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Sea and tides
Sea conditions
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Moderate waves
WindS · 8 km/h
Referencia: Playa El Alicate · 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.Siguientes mareas
Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 48.1 km.
Sea and planning
The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.
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 del Alicate forms part, together with La Adelfa and Los Monteros, of a joint coastal strip of almost two kilometres. Its own stretch is 1,900 metres long and 25 metres wide, with dark sand, urban and dune frontage, vegetation and protection as an ecological reserve. It has moderate swell, and the structured listing records high occupancy, while the description indicates a medium level; the structured field is prioritised. Access is difficult on foot, with an interurban bus service one kilometre away and parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles. There are showers, cleaning, food and water-sports hire.
Length1,900 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban bus / DunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot 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
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus · 1 km away
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 1.5 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-340.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del AlicateDrinks and cafés
near Playa del AlicateWhere to stay
near Playa del Alicate
1
Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, an IHG HotelCalle del Lince 187, Marbella
912 mapprox.
2
Fischer-Appartments-RoomsPensión en Marbella
1.4 kmapprox.
3
Mi CaprichoCasa rural en Marbella
1.4 kmapprox.
4
Diverhotel MarbellaCalle de Vélez, Marbella
1.5 kmapprox.
5
Hotel Marbela PlayaHotel in Marbella
1.5 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa del AlicateAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
A few kilometres away
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