SkyOvercast with light rain
Santa Pola · Alicante
Playa de la Gola
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,655 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Tamarit · 1.7 km
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 wind6 km/h · 247°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, 65% chance of rain and wind S at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 18°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 4 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 57–90% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 19°High 25°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SW · 21 km/h Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 40–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 20°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 63–68% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 50–85% ☀ UV 2
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 de la Gola is a natural beach associated with the wetland landscape of the Paraje Natural de las Salinas de Santa Pola. Its profile combines golden sand with considerable length: 1,655 metres long and 20 metres wide, in an isolated, lightly occupied stretch. The surroundings include vegetation and features associated with the salt flats, including the Bras del Port jetty and several Civil War bunkers. It is easily reached on foot from El Pinet or Tamarit; there is also an interurban bus service and signposted access. The beach has litter bins and a cleaning service.
Length1,655 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingWetlandSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico Santa Pola marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital General Universitario de Elche · 16 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from N-332.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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Where to eat
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