Playa de L'Albufereta
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Alacant/Alicante · Alicante

Playa de L'Albufereta

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

423 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa del Postiguet · 3.3 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity78%
WindS 13 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV3

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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Alacant/Alicante
Today18:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Today21:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 0% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow03:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☀19°Clear☂ 35% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀19°Clear · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Friday 1306:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind S at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 18°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 3 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 48–84% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ W · 28 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 35–99% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 54–67% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 16°High 25°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 45–80% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test09/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100014M03014B1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci120 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationGOOD2025 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
09/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL120 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL96 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2026Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2026Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2025No published assessment21 UFC/100 ml63 UFC/100 ml
27/08/2025No published assessment11 UFC/100 ml1,100 UFC/100 ml
22/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 GOOD 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 good; 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 L'Albufereta is an urban beach of dark sand and calm waters northwest of Alicante. It is 423 metres long and has an average width of 20 metres, with a seafront promenade and an anchorage area accompanying a high-occupancy frontage. Access is easy on foot or by car via the A-190, and the number 22 urban bus also serves it. For everyday use it offers toilets, foot-washing facilities, catering and hire of sun loungers, parasols and nautical equipment; in summer it provides assistance for people with disabilities.

Length423 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
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
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Costa Blanca

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Costa Blanca marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusUrban bus, Route 22

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 Clinico Universitario San Juan · 6.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from A-190.

Location

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