Altea · Alicante

Playa de Cap Blanc

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,350 mCobbles / Gravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Water20 °CDaily high24 °CUV3WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain70%
Humidity78%
WindSW 11 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesSlight

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 wind11 km/h · 217°Water temperature20 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Altea
Today16:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Today22:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁18°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☀20°Clear☂ 40% · ↝ SW 31 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 28 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 22 km/h
Tomorrow13:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 23 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 28 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 70% chance of rain and wind SW at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 63–84% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ fuerte Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 40–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 25°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ moderado Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 59–66% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 15°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 55–75% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature20 °C

WindLight

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 20 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test11/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100018M03018C1
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
11/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
03/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
27/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
20/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
12/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
06/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
30/07/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
22/07/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
08/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
02/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
17/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
03/06/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
20/05/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml9 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 11/09/2025. 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 Cap Blanc is the longest beach in the municipality of Altea and extends until it merges with Playa del Albir, already in the neighbouring municipality. Its 1,350-metre length combines pebbles and gravel, with bathing areas of golden sand and palm trees among the nearby vegetation. The urban frontage offers calm or moderately wavy waters and high occupancy. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the Albir-Altea road, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles, a seafront promenade and nautical services.

Length1,350 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width19 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Children’s area
MarinaPuerto de Altea y Club Náutico

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, a nautical club and the nearby Puerto de Altea y Club Náutico marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency 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 de Levante · 9 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ctra. Albir - Altea.

Location

Directions

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