SkyOvercast with light rain
Motril · Granada
Playa del Cable
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
511 mSand / Gravel
Daily high24 °CUV3JellyfishNo 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 wind7 km/h · 15°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 light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast
Low 18°High 24°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 14 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 62–87% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ W · 7 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 62–98% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Mostly cloudy
Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 71–76% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 14°High 22°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ 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 Cable, also known as Playa Can de Motril, is the dog-friendly beach on the Granada coastline, a distinctive feature explicitly recorded in the entry. Its urban shore combines dark sand and gravel over 511 metres, with a width of 120 metres, alongside a seafront promenade, vegetation and an anchorage area. It is easily reached on foot, by car or by sea from the N-340, with parking for more than 100 spaces and an urban bus. Practical facilities include toilets, showers, food service, hammock and parasol hire, and nautical services.
Length511 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width120 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
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 Club Náutico de Motril marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilitySanta Ana · 4 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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