Playa Bil Bil - Arroyo de La Miel
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Benalmádena · Málaga

Playa Bil Bil - Arroyo de La Miel

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

270 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high22 °CUV3WavesSlightHigh tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo 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 light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindSE 18 km/hGusts 33 km/h
Water21 °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 wind9 km/h · 129°Water temperature21 °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 Benalmádena
Today16:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow01:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁18°Cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁17°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ N 1 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Friday 1301:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐16°Sunny intervals · ↝ SW 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 80–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ moderado Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 61–92% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 73–79% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ 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 temperature21 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:43Today · 0.42 m
↑ Pleamar03:41Tomorrow · 1.04 m
↓ Bajamar08:50Tomorrow · 0.52 m
↑ Pleamar15:46Tomorrow · 1.06 m
↓ Bajamar21:18Tomorrow · 0.47 m
↑ Pleamar04:18Friday 13 · 1.03 m
↓ Bajamar09:26Friday 13 · 0.56 m
↑ Pleamar16:21Friday 13 · 1.03 m

Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 75.7 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 03:41 and low tide at 20:43.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700025M29025A2
E. coli4 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing180 UFC/100 mL45 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing45 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL22 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025No published assessment18 UFC/100 ml22 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL22 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml22 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025No published assessment21 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 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.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Bil Bil - Arroyo de La Miel brings two names together in a compact urban beach: 270 metres long and 56 metres wide. Its dark sand and location in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, form the physical setting of a place described as very popular and offering a high level of services. The beach's identity therefore rests on its urban integration and the continuity between both sectors. As a practical reference, the record specifically highlights the availability of services, although it does not list them.

Length270 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width56 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development

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