Playa de La Cala
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Finestrat · Alicante

Playa de La Cala

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Water27 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity60%
WindSE 15 km/hGusts 31 km/h
Water27 °C
Maximum UV5
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 wind7 km/h · 6°Water temperature27 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Finestrat
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today17:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today20:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Today23:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁25°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ E 1 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°Cloudy · ↝ NW 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 56–75% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ light Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 57–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 20°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ light Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 75–84% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 45–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 12:25
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Slight

Water temperature27 °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 27 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test25/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100069M03069A1
E. coli30 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci10 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
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
04/06/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
23/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL120 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2024Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2024Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Suitable for bathing2 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 25/06/2026. 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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