Playa Cala Capitan
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Orihuela · Alicante

Playa Cala Capitan

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high24 °CUV3WavesSlightJellyfishNo 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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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain60%
Humidity64%
WindSE 3 km/hGusts 5 km/h
Water22 °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 wind5 km/h · 25°Water temperature22 °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 Orihuela
Today17:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀15°Clear · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁14°Overcast · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 60% chance of rain and wind SE at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 55–97% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 25°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 25% ↝ W · 14 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 35–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 14°High 16°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 66–71% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 25°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 45–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea state

Sea conditions

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

Water temperature22 °C

WindLight

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 22 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100099M03099G1
E. coli16 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 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 7/09/2026. 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 Cala Capitan lies north of Cabo Roig and offers an urban shore of golden sand 250 metres long and 46 metres wide on average. Vegetation, the seafront promenade and calm waters accompany a very busy space, with Isla del Carmen opposite. Access is easy on foot or by car via the N-332, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an urban bus service. For everyday use it has toilets, food and drink, sun-lounger, parasol and boat hire, as well as a sports area and children’s area.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width46 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretch with restrictionsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaMarina Cabo Roig

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 and the nearby Marina Cabo Roig marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 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 facilityHospital de Torrevieja Dr. Manuel García Gea · 7 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332.

Location

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