Playa de las Canteras
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Chipiona · Cádiz

Playa de las Canteras

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

602 mRocks
Water23 °CDaily high28 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaHigh tide14:23Low tide20:27JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity45%
WindS 25 km/hGusts 49 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesMar tranquila

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 wind11 km/h · 127°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 Chipiona
Today13:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 25 km/h
Today16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 35 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 28 km/h
Today22:00☁24°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 28 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ S 22 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐24°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ S 23 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☀18°Clear · ↝ E 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 25 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 23°High 28°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SE · 20 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 45–76% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 20°High 26°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals
☂ Rain 70% ↝ SE · 29 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 44–97% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ 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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Mar tranquila

Water temperature23 °C

WindSE · 20 km/h

Referencia: Playa Las Canteras · 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

↑ Pleamar14:23Today · 3.56 m
↓ Bajamar20:27Today · 0.41 m
↑ Pleamar02:41Tomorrow · 3.43 m
↓ Bajamar08:41Tomorrow · 0.42 m
↑ Pleamar14:59Tomorrow · 3.57 m
↓ Bajamar21:00Tomorrow · 0.45 m
↑ Pleamar03:16Tuesday 29 · 3.46 m
↓ Bajamar09:17Tuesday 29 · 0.47 m

Predicción de referencia: Chipiona · 1.8 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:23 and low tide at 20:27.

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 las Canteras is recognised by the rocky substrate beside the Chipiona Lighthouse, where the so-called fishing corrals are formed. It is an urban and very narrow beach: its 602 metres of length contrast with barely 3 metres of width, while the waters are usually calm and visitor numbers are recorded as high. According to the description, the rocks make bathing not particularly advisable, but they are suitable for snorkelling. The seafront promenade facilitates access on foot or by car, with parking for more than 100 vehicles.

Length602 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width3 mPublished average width
CompositionRocksPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Diving
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Chipiona

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies diving and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Chipiona marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

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 Virgen del Camino · 12 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Paseo Marítimo.

Practical ideas for your visit

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