Playa de las Canteras
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Chipiona · Cádiz

Playa de las Canteras

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

602 mRocks
Water20 °CDaily high21 °CUV3High tide03:21Low tide21:01JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Regla · 1.1 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity91%
WindS 46 km/hGusts 81 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 wind29 km/h · 168°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 Chipiona
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 45 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ S 56 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 34 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀18°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ W 34 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁18°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀19°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 29 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain · ↝ W 27 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 46 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

Low 19°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 21 km/h Gusts 87 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 21°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 80% ↝ W · 29 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 74–92% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 81–91% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 3
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 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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