Playa del Cable
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Motril · Granada

Playa del Cable

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

511 mSand / Gravel
Daily high30 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature29 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity42%
WindS 13 km/hGusts 36 km/h
Maximum UV6

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 · 31°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 Motril
Today13:00☀29°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Today16:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁22°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀20°Clear · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 29 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 23°High 30°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 6 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 39–91% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 22°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 5 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 67–93% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 74–77% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ 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 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

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico de Motril

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

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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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.

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