Mijas · Málaga

Playa del Faro

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,380 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high19 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de la Butibamba · 4 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity86%
WindSE 15 km/hGusts 43 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

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 · 15°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Mijas
Today17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today20:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 22 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁16°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀18°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀20°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐16°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐15°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 9 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 80–91% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 58–86% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 69–77% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

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 Faro is a narrow strip of fine sand and rocks situated between Faro de Calaburras and Piedras del Cura. Its extent, 1,380 metres in length and 15 metres in width, crosses a sparsely urbanised area with a semi-urban character and lies within the Calahonda Special Area of Conservation. Access is easy on foot or by car from the A-7, with parking and an interurban bus. The coastal promenade has showers, toilets and a food service.

Length1,380 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaPuerto de Fuengirola

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 the nearby Puerto de Fuengirola marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 19.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7.

Location

Directions

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Practical ideas for your visit

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