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Playa Arroyo Vaquero

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

850 mSand
Daily high22 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa La Rada · 4 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity86%
WindNE 7 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Maximum UV3

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Estepona
Today18:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Today21:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow03:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☀18°Clear☂ 55% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow18:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Friday 1300:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 18 km/h
Friday 1303:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 14 km/h
Friday 1306:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with 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 NE at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with rain

Low 19°High 22°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 9 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 74–97% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 69–88% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 76–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700051M29051H1
E. coli3 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL32 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2023Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing57 UFC/100 mL53 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing9 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 21/09/2026. 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 Arroyo Vaquero, also known as Guadalobón, is an urban beach 850 metres long and about 15 metres wide on average, with dark sand and a coastal frontage combining development and wetland. Its surroundings are marked by various developments and the Arroyo Vaquero watchtower, built at the end of the sixteenth century. Direct access is easy both on foot and by car from the A-7, and there is parking for fewer than 50 vehicles, with between 20 and 30 spaces according to official observations. The seafront promenade and accessibility for people with reduced mobility complete its practical profile.

Length850 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban bus / WetlandSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Estepona

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins, a cleaning service, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Estepona marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus: Estepona - La Route de la Concepción (Cádiz)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospiten Estepona · 12 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7 (antigua N-340).

Location

Directions

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