Playa Aguamarga
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Níjar · Almería

Playa Aguamarga

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

550 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high24 °CUV3WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity62%
WindW 5 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesSlight

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 wind15 km/h · 26°Water temperature22 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Níjar
Today16:00☁21°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Today22:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow01:00≋18°Niebla☂ 40% · ↝ SW 34 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁18°Cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀16°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 43 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 36 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀22°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀15°Clear · ↝ NW 21 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀14°Clear · ↝ NW 25 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 47–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ light Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 58–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 13°High 16°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 65–79% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 22°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature22 °C

WindLight

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 22 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100066M04066B1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing33 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing480 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/09/2023Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 15/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Aguamarga is an urban sandy beach 550 metres long and 35 metres wide, integrated into the Parque Natural y Reserva de la Biosfera de Cabo de Gata-Níjar. Golden sand and calm waters define a busy shore, accompanied by a promenade and a broad range of services for family use. These include catering, nautical hire, a sports area, children’s games and diving activities. It is reached by car via the AL-5106, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces and adaptations for people with reduced mobility.

Length550 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Surfing area
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico de San José

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area, diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club Náutico de San José marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsOfficial service published
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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 Alta Resolución El Toyo · 46 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL- 5106.

Location

Directions

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