Playa Arenal
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San Javier · Murcia

Playa Arenal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °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
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity82%
WindS 7 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water23 °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 wind9 km/h · 238°Water temperature23 °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 San Javier
Today16:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Today19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow01:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow04:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 23 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow13:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 16 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐16°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind S at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 64–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ fuerte Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 36–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 58–70% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 12°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 50–100% ☀ UV 2
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 temperature23 °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 23 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000035M30035H1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL98 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/07/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
29/05/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/05/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/04/2023Suitable for bathing1 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 14/09/2026. 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 Arenal is a pleasant beach on La Manga del Mar Mediterráneo, measuring 1,800 metres long and 35 metres wide, with fine golden sand and a seafront promenade. Its urban character and medium occupancy combine with strong waves, a condition explicitly recorded for this stretch. Access is easy on foot or by car from the MU-312 motorway, and the beach has an urban bus connection. Practical facilities include parking, toilets, foot showers, food and drink establishments and basic services for nautical activities.

Length1,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
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
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre (La Manga del Mar Menor)

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre (La Manga del Mar Menor) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency 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 facilitySanta Lucía · 45 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Autovía de La Manga MU-312 _ Gran Vía Salida 62.

Location

Directions

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