Playa Artola
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Marbella · Málaga

Playa Artola

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,500 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high27 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones muy favorables · estimación

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity64%
WindE 19 km/hGusts 29 km/h
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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

Environmental estimate

Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Para Marbella, el modelo publicado encontró mayor incidencia alrededor de viento de 90° y 10 km/h, y menor alrededor de 180° y 15 km/h. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.

Accumulated wind11 km/h · 96°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 14:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas
★ Distintivo anualBandera Azul 2026ADEAC · No es la bandera de baño

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Marbella
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Today20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

☀

Clear

Low 24°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 53–76% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☂

Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 25°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 68–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 75–87% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

WindS · 8 km/h

Referencia: Playa Artola-Cabopino · 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.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar14:25Today · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar19:58Today · 0.27 m
↑ Pleamar02:51Tomorrow · 1.07 m
↓ Bajamar08:11Tomorrow · 0.3 m
↑ Pleamar15:01Tomorrow · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar20:32Tomorrow · 0.26 m
↑ Pleamar03:29Tuesday 29 · 1.04 m
↓ Bajamar08:44Tuesday 29 · 0.31 m

Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 53 km.

Sea and planning

The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700069M29069A2
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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing39 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing74 UFC/100 mL49 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing33 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
27/08/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml19 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment730 UFC/100 ml360 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing39 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing68 UFC/100 mL61 UFC/100 mL
05/09/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL33 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 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 7/09/2026. 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 Artola, also known as Cabopino, is an isolated beach of golden sand extending for 1,500 metres in front of the Artola Dunes, declared a Natural Monument. The dune frontage and vegetation accompany a protected beach with moderate waves, anchorage and the presence of nudism. It is 30 metres wide and the promenade facilitates movement through this setting. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the CN-340, with more than 100 parking spaces, an interurban bus 500 metres away, toilets, restaurants and boat hire.

Length1,500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Cabo Pino

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Cabo Pino marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus · 500 m away.

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 7.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-340.

Location

Directions

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