Playa Cala La Nuza
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El Campello · Alicante

Playa Cala La Nuza

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Sand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 19:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity84%
WindN 4 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Maximum UV3

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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of El Campello
Today18:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today21:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 0% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☁19°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☀19°Clear☂ 35% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 35 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀19°Clear · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Friday 1306:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 19:00, 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, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 49–87% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 19°High 25°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ W · 21 km/h Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 36–95% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 54–66% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 50–80% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100050M03050D1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci41 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
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable 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
03/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing32 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 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 10/09/2026. 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 La Nuza, also known as Cala Lanuza, is a beach in the municipality of El Campello, in the province of Alicante. The entry classifies it as urban and located on an urban stretch of coast. Tourist sources describe it as a cove of golden or dark grey sand beside Puerto de la Merced, on the northern municipal coast. It can be accessed on foot, by car or via the TRAM, with a stop at Venta Lanuza. Its services include walkways, foot-washing facilities, parking, litter bins, a restaurant, hire of sun loungers and parasols, and surveillance and lifeguard services.

CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach

Safety and assistance

⚑
LifeguardsOfficial service published

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking.

Location

Directions

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