Playa Castillo de Macenas
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Mojácar · Almería

Playa Castillo de Macenas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

965 mRocks
Daily high26 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesJellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación

The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.

Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity57%
WindE 22 km/hGusts 36 km/h
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind8 km/h · 158°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen 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 Mojácar
Today14:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 22 km/h
Today17:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today20:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today23:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁19°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁25°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁26°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁26°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 22 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

☁

High cloud

Low 21°High 26°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 7 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 56–85% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ N · 9 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 47–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 66–80% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 50–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

WindNE · 7 km/h

Referencia: Playa Macenas · 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.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test31/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100064M04064C1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 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 31/08/2026. 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 Castillo de Macenas is identified by an extensive shore of rocks and grey sand, in a natural setting described by the listing as lightly frequented. Its 965-metre length and 60-metre width form a broad stretch, with stone and dark colouring dominating the coastal surface. Its isolated character reinforces the sense of separation from urban centres, while the absence of notable visitor numbers is expressly stated in the data. No specific visitor services are detailed.

Length965 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionRocksPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development

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