Playa Calas Occidentales
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Nerja · Málaga

Playa Calas Occidentales

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Water24 °CDaily high26 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Torrecilla · 0.6 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity64%
WindSE 10 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV6

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

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Condiciones poco favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Los vientos de componente sur hacia este sector costero son el patrón regional más favorable. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.

Accumulated wind7 km/h · 272°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Nerja
Today14:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today17:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today20:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Today23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 21°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 48–87% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 71–86% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 63–69% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700075M29075C1
E. coli12 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci4 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL23 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing31 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing46 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 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 7/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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