San Javier · Murcia

Playa Barnuevo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

300 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity85%
WindSW 1 km/hGusts 5 km/h
Water17 °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 wind9 km/h · 238°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 San Javier
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today23:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀19°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 23 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, 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 SW at 1 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 64–98% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 23 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 36–98% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 58–70% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · 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

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000035M30035M1
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
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing52 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing52 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing24 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing50 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing94 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL26 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 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 Barnuevo is a small beach on the Mar Menor with a high level of facilities concentrated along its 300 metres of length and 25 metres of width. Dark sand, a gentle slope and calm waters form part of an urban frontage with a promenade and vegetation. It also offers opportunities for different water sports and an accessible area with toilets, changing facilities, shade and an amphibious chair. Access is on foot or by car; parking has fewer than 50 spaces. There are also food and drink establishments, nautical equipment hire, a nautical club and a sports area.

Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaReal Club de Regatas de Santiago de la Ribera

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, 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, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Real Club de Regatas de Santiago de la Ribera 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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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 facilityHosp. General Universitario Los Arcos del Mar Menor · 6 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AP-7.

Location

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