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Almuñécar · Granada
Playa del Rincón de La China
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
75 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.
Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05
Now
Forecast for 13:00
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 wind5 km/h · 79°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Confirmed information
Published status
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 35–88% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 24°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 68–87% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 71–75% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Cloudy
Low 20°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Sea state
Sea conditions
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Mar tranquila
Water temperature23 °C
WindSW · 4 km/h
Referencia: Playa de Rincón de la China · 0 km de la playa
A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.Sea and planning
Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C.
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 Rincón de La China is a small urban beach of dark sand west of San Cristóbal, integrated into an urban frontage with a seafront promenade. It is 75 metres long and 15 metres wide, with calm waters and high occupancy. It is easy to reach on foot or by car from the N-340, with nearby public and paid parking of more than 100 spaces, as well as an urban bus service. The promenade has hospitality establishments, and the beach has showers and litter bins.
Length75 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Marina del Este marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilitySanta Ana · 26 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
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del Rincón de La ChinaDrinks and cafés
near Playa del Rincón de La ChinaWhere to stay
near Playa del Rincón de La China
1
Apal ChinasolApartamento en Almuñécar
212 mapprox.
2
Apartament Rincón de MarinosApartamento en Almuñécar
349 mapprox.
3
Hotel Victoria PlayaAv. Amelia Sánchez de Alcázar, Almuñécar
525 mapprox.
4
Hotel Helios Costa TropicalPaseo de San Cristóbal 12, Almuñécar
564 mapprox.
5
On AletaHotel in Almuñécar
728 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa del Rincón de La ChinaAbout 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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