Playa del Ambolo
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Jávea/Xàbia · Alicante

Playa del Ambolo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

150 mCobbles / Gravel
Water26 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa de La Granadella · 1.8 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity65%
WindNE 8 km/hGusts 22 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind6 km/h · 241°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Jávea/Xàbia
Today13:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today16:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today19:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Today22:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁20°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁20°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁19°High cloud☂ 55% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁25°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind NE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 21°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NW · 6 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 58–92% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 55% ↝ NW · 11 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 63–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 88–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

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 del Ambolo is a natural beach of pebbles and gravel in the Cabo de la Nao area, with vegetation and protection under the Red Natura 2000 network. Its 150 metres of length and 15 metres of width have moderate occupancy and moderately wavy waters; there is also an anchorage area and naturist use. Access by land is difficult, although the listing also records arrival by boat. Practical details include access signage and the danger of falling rocks, together with the reference to the island of El Descubridor.

Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingNaturalLevel of development
Coastal settingSpecially protected natural areaSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Cleaning service
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico de Jávea

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Club Náutico de Jávea marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital de Denia · 22 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from Cabo de la Nao.

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