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Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesSlightHigh tide03:35Low tide20:42JellyfishNo 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 rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity88%
WindNE 6 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water20 °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 wind6 km/h · 225°Water temperature20 °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 Ceuta
Today16:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Today19:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Today22:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 43 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀19°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀21°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂21°Cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Friday 1301:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 13 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 71 km/h Humidity 80–94% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 19°High 22°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 32 km/h Gusts 57 km/h Humidity 71–90% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 90–94% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature20 °C

WindModerate

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:42Today · 0.31 m
↑ Pleamar03:35Tomorrow · 1.04 m
↓ Bajamar08:41Tomorrow · 0.47 m
↑ Pleamar15:37Tomorrow · 1.02 m
↓ Bajamar21:18Tomorrow · 0.33 m
↑ Pleamar04:10Friday 13 · 1 m
↓ Bajamar09:14Friday 13 · 0.51 m
↑ Pleamar16:09Friday 13 · 0.97 m

Predicción de referencia: Ceuta · 1.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 20 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 03:35 and low tide at 20:42.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES63000001M51001A3
E. coli15 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci30 NMP/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
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing61 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL93 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
20/04/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
23/03/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
29/09/2025Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/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 28/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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