Altea · Alicante

Playa de Cap Negret

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,470 mCobbles / Gravel
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de La Roda · 2 km

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

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°Valid 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
Today17:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ SW 23 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 22 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 22 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 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 16 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 63–84% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SW · 22 km/h Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 40–93% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 25 km/h Gusts 45 km/h Humidity 59–66% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · 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

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test09/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100018M03018A1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
09/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
27/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
30/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 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 9/09/2026. 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 de Cap Negret runs for 1,470 metres north of Altea along a shore of boulders and gravel. The urban stretch, with medium occupancy, ends at the small black-stone cove called Cala del Soyo, a feature that explains its identity within this coastline. The urban frontage and moderate wave conditions complete its character. It is easily reached on foot or by car from the N-332, with an urban bus service, catering, showers and hire of sun loungers and parasols.

Length1,470 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width12 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto de Altea y Club Náutico

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage 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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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Levante · 13 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from N-332.

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