Playa de La Cala
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Finestrat · Alicante

Playa de La Cala

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Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesModerateJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyCloudy with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity73%
WindSW 4 km/hGusts 7 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesModerate

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 wind8 km/h · 254°Water temperature21 °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 Finestrat
Today16:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁18°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁19°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀16°Clear · ↝ SW 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind SW at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 57–81% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ moderado Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 41–93% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 58–64% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 23°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 50–75% ☀ 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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Moderate

Water temperature21 °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 21 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100069M03069A1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL130 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL72 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
29/07/2025No published assessment56 UFC/100 ml290 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD 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 8/09/2026. 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 La Cala is located in the municipality of Finestrat, in the province of Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana. The record lists a single official bathing area and defines it as an urban beach, integrated into an urban stretch of the coastal frontage. Its protected-area classification is U1. The description brings together these identification details and the recorded structural characteristics of its location.

SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape

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