Benalmádena · Málaga

Playa de la Perla

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

520 mCobbles
Water21 °CDaily high27 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación

The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.

Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyCloudy
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity52%
WindSE 15 km/hGusts 35 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Este tramo dispone de una relación viento-medusas más débil; el resultado se mantiene deliberadamente conservador. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.

Accumulated wind6 km/h · 158°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 13:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Benalmádena
Today13:00☁27°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today16:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today19:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today22:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ C 0 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ W 1 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂22°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐18°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 47–80% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 23°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NW · 4 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 75–93% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 20°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 88–97% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 28°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature21 °C

WindE · 10 km/h

Referencia: Playa de la Perla · 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.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar14:25Today · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar19:58Today · 0.27 m
↑ Pleamar02:51Tomorrow · 1.07 m
↓ Bajamar08:11Tomorrow · 0.3 m
↑ Pleamar15:01Tomorrow · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar20:32Tomorrow · 0.26 m
↑ Pleamar03:29Tuesday 29 · 1.04 m
↓ Bajamar08:44Tuesday 29 · 0.31 m

Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 71.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.

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 la Perla is presented as a small beach between two artificial breakwaters, although its data records 520 metres in length and 25 metres in width. It consists of dark cobbles, on a semi-urban frontage combining cliff and semi-urban coast, with vegetation, a rocky seabed and moderate swell. Access on foot is difficult from Avenida del Litoral; there is parking and an urban bus service. It has a cleaning service and an anchorage.

Length520 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urban / CliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Cleaning service
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto de Fuengirola

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and 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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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHAR - Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena · 4 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. del Litoral.

Practical ideas for your visit

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