SkyOvercast with rain
Marbella · Málaga
Playa del Ancón
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
900 mGravel
Daily high21 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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
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
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
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
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa del Ancón is a narrow beach beside the housing development of the same name. It is 900 metres long and only 10 metres wide, formed of golden gravel and opening onto a semi-urban frontage with a seafront promenade, vegetation and moderately wavy waters. Occupancy is medium, although the description rates visitor numbers as low; the structured data is retained. Access is easy on foot or by car, and there is also an urban bus service, although no number of parking spaces is specified. There are showers, cleaning, food establishments and watersports hire.
Length900 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, 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 José Banús marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingNear the beach
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 10 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and a bus connection.
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 AncónDrinks and cafés
near Playa del AncónWhere to stay
near Playa del Ancón
1
Oasis ClubHotel in Marbella
50 mapprox.
2
Eurostars Oasis MarbellaEl Oasis de Marbella 42, Marbella
336 mapprox.
3
Hotel Playa EsmeraldaHotel in Marbella
448 mapprox.
4
Iberostar Selection Marbella Coral BeachUrbanización Coral Beach, Marbella
670 mapprox.
5
Puente Romano MarbellaMarbella
985 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa del AncónAbout 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.
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