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Water21 °CDaily high26 °CUV6WavesSlightHigh tide14:28Low tide19:52JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity75%
WindSE 6 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesSlight

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

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind9 km/h · 93°Water temperature21 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Ceuta
Today14:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today17:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Today20:00☁23°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁22°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NE 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 22°High 26°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 5% ↝ moderado Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 74–94% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 21°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudy with rainAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 73–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ moderado Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 89–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature21 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar14:28Today · 1.14 m
↓ Bajamar19:52Today · 0.21 m
↑ Pleamar02:50Tomorrow · 1.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:09Tomorrow · 0.21 m
↑ Pleamar15:03Tomorrow · 1.16 m
↓ Bajamar20:27Tomorrow · 0.2 m
↑ Pleamar03:29Tuesday 29 · 1.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:41Tuesday 29 · 0.25 m

Predicción de referencia: Ceuta · 1.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:28 and low tide at 19:52.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES63000001M51001A3
E. coli61 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci15 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
21/09/2026Awaiting assessment by the health authority61 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
08/09/2025Suitable 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 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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