Vélez-Málaga · Málaga

Playa Baja Mar-Almayate

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Water21 °CDaily high24 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Torre del Mar · 2.4 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity72%
WindE 23 km/hGusts 44 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

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 wind1 km/h · 66°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Vélez-Málaga
Today17:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 28 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 30 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 27 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁22°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ NW 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁16°Cloudy · ↝ N 11 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀16°Clear · ↝ N 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 23 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Gusts 60 km/h Humidity 53–90% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NW · 4 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 56–100% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 73–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700094M29094D1
E. coli3 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing37 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2026Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Not classified2,200 UFC/100 mL410 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml13 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 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.

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