Playa de los Muertos
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Carboneras · Almería

Playa de los Muertos

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,160 mGravel
Water26 °CDaily high27 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesJellyfishNo 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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SkyCloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity65%
WindNE 29 km/hGusts 43 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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 wind22 km/h · 45°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 Carboneras
Today13:00☁26°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 29 km/h
Today16:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 26 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 22 km/h
Today22:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 21 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ NE 21 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁26°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁24°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ W 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind NE at 29 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 23°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 27 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 63–81% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ NE · 20 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 60–86% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 69–83% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 28°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ 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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Moderate waves

Water temperature26 °C

WindNE · 27 km/h

Referencia: Playa de los Muertos · 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.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 26 °C.

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 Muertos is an extensive white-gravel beach on the northern edge of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, declared a Biosphere Reserve, and close to a cement factory. Its isolated mountain strip is 1,160 metres long and 70 metres wide, with moderate waves and low occupancy. It is reached on foot from the AL-5106; there is parking for more than 100 vehicles, including monitored parking, as well as a bus service, litter bins and cleaning.

Length1,160 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaClub Náutico Isla de San Andrés (Carboneras )

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico Isla de San Andrés (Carboneras ) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL- 5106.

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