Playa de Calas de Santiago Bernabeu
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Santa Pola · Alicante

Playa de Calas de Santiago Bernabeu

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Tamarit · 3.8 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity61%
WindE 16 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind9 km/h · 31°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 Santa Pola
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today17:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today20:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Today23:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁26°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁25°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁24°Overcast · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐23°Partly cloudy · ↝ NE 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 23°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 59–79% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 22°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 40% ↝ NE · 13 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 56–84% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 25°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 81–92% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test26/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100121M03121H1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci20 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
26/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
14/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 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 26/06/2026. 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 de Calas de Santiago Bernabeu is an urban maritime bathing area in Santa Pola, in the province of Alicante. The entry places it within an urban coastal stretch of the municipality. Municipal service documentation includes these coves among the points with lifeguard service during the scheduled season and distinguishes them as a location on Santa Pola’s urban coast. The area is also linked to the municipal nautical facilities and to sailing and surfing activities.

SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Surf school

Activities

Published information identifies surf lessons or hire.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsOfficial service published

Location

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