SkyClear
Nerja · Málaga
Playa de Maro
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
260 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.
Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05
Now
Forecast for 14:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Condiciones poco favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Los vientos de componente sur hacia este sector costero son el patrón regional más favorable. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.
Accumulated wind7 km/h · 272°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Confirmed information
Published status
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 21°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 48–87% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 71–86% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 63–69% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Partly cloudy
Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Sea state
Sea conditions
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Mar tranquila
Water temperature23 °C
WindSW · 7 km/h
Referencia: Playa de Maro · 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 23 °C.
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Maro is a wild-looking, isolated beach surrounded by vegetation in a mountainous landscape. Its dark sand extends for 260 metres, with a recorded width of 0 metres, a figure that does not allow a reliable description of its transverse dimension. Occupancy is medium, the swell moderate and there is an anchorage. It is reached on foot from the N-340, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an interurban bus service one kilometre away. It also has toilets, hospitality services and lifeguarding.
Length260 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width0 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Marina del Este marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus (Nerja-Motril) · 1 km away.
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal Axarquía · 22 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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Where to eat
near Playa de MaroDrinks and cafés
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