Isla Cristina · Huelva

Playa de Icona

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,587 mSand
Water20 °CDaily high21 °CUV3High tide04:03Low tide21:19JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa El Hoyo · 1.9 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity92%
WindS 56 km/hGusts 84 km/h
Water20 °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 wind32 km/h · 181°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 Isla Cristina
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 45 km/h
Today20:00☀21°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀18°Clear☂ 35% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁20°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀21°Clear☂ 65% · ↝ SW 24 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁17°Overcast · ↝ W 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀16°Clear · ↝ SW 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light 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 S at 56 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 17°High 21°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 37 km/h Gusts 84 km/h Humidity 83–100% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 17°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 65% ↝ SW · 26 km/h Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 65–96% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 90–100% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 22°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 2
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 de Icona, also called Pesmar, is an isolated beach of white sand bordered by a pine forest within the Parque Urbano Litoral. Measuring 1,587 metres long and 43 metres wide, it has a dune frontage, vegetation, moderate swell and low occupancy. The listing also links it to Monte Público Dunas de Isla Cristina and an anchorage area. It is easily reached on foot via the HV-7006, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles. Specific services include toilets, showers, cleaning, food establishments and a surfing area.

Length1,587 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width43 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto de Isla Cristina

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de Isla Cristina marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Infanta Elena · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from HV-7006 La Antilla-Isla Cristina.

Location

Directions

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