El Ejido · Almería

Playa de los Baños

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

3,000 mGravel
Daily high31 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature31 °CFeels like 31 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity37%
WindE 30 km/hGusts 51 km/h
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 wind17 km/h · 87°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedYellow 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 El Ejido
Today13:00◐31°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 30 km/h
Today16:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 32 km/h
Today19:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 27 km/h
Today22:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁26°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ NW 14 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁24°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°Cloudy · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ NE 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 31 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 31 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 30 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 31 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 23°High 31°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 18 km/h Gusts 53 km/h Humidity 35–79% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☂

Overcast with light rain

Low 22°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 75% ↝ W · 4 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 56–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 22°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 61–67% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 30°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Mar tranquila

WindE · 18 km/h

Referencia: Los Baños / Guardias Viejas / Punta Culo de Perro · 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.

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 los Baños, also known as Guardias Viejas and Punta de Culo de Perro, is an isolated beach of dark gravel extending for 3,000 metres with a width of 60 metres. Its semi-urban setting combines vegetation, moderate waves and wind, while the listing expressly identifies it as suitable for surfing because of its position in the Punta de Culo de Perro section. It is reached by car via the AL-9036, with parking for more than 100 vehicles, a bus service, showers, toilets and a surfing area.

Length3,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Children’s area
Surfing area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Almerimar

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and a children’s area.

Activities

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

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
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 de Poniente · 9 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL-9036 (Balerma-Guardias Viejas).

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