Playa Caños de Meca
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Barbate · Cádiz

Playa Caños de Meca

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,197 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high29 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide02:32Low tide20:13JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity55%
WindE 27 km/hGusts 43 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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 wind31 km/h · 93°Water temperature24 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedYellow flag27/09/2026 14:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Barbate
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 28 km/h
Today17:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 25 km/h
Today20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 26 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐26°Sunny intervals☂ 45% · ↝ SE 28 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐27°Sunny intervals☂ 45% · ↝ SE 26 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐24°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ E 22 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐22°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀22°Clear · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ E 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 27 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 23°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ moderado Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 55–76% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 80% ↝ moderado Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 57–85% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

☁

Cloudy

Low 21°High 29°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 83–86% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 50–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature24 °C

WindModerate

Referencia: Playa de los Caños de Meca · 0 km de la playa

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:13Today · 0.26 m
↑ Pleamar02:32Tomorrow · 2.46 m
↓ Bajamar08:28Tomorrow · 0.29 m
↑ Pleamar14:48Tomorrow · 2.54 m
↓ Bajamar20:47Tomorrow · 0.28 m
↑ Pleamar03:08Tuesday 29 · 2.47 m
↓ Bajamar09:04Tuesday 29 · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar15:27Tuesday 29 · 2.5 m

Predicción de referencia: Barbate · 8.1 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:32 and low tide at 20:13.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200007M11007C1
E. coli5 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci8 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
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL50 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL43 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing45 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing41 UFC/100 mL4 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 bathing5 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing72 UFC/100 mL42 UFC/100 mL
09/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL33 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL59 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 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 Caños de Meca extends along a semi-urban coast of golden sand and crystal-clear waters, 2,197 metres long and with an average width of 20 metres. Its most distinctive feature is the presence of the Monumento Natural Tómbolo de Trafalgar in the surroundings, while vegetation and moderate swell with wind complete the landscape. Nudism is permitted at one end and the listing indicates the possibility of practising marine sports. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the A-2233, with fewer than 50 parking spaces, an interurban bus and nautical hire.

Length2,197 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Barbate

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Barbate marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus, Route Barbate - Caños · 10 km away

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 Universitario de Puerto Real · 65 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-2233, Conil de la Frontera -Barbate.

Location

Directions

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