Santa Pola · Alicante

Playa de La Ermita

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity63%
WindE 15 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Maximum UV5

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 wind9 km/h · 31°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Santa Pola
Today13:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Today16:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today19:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Today22:00☁26°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁24°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁27°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁26°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁25°Overcast · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐22°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 23°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 59–79% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 22°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 40% ↝ NE · 13 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 56–84% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 25°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 81–92% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test26/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100121M03121G1
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
26/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
29/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
14/08/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2024Suitable 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 SIN CLASIFICAR EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 26/06/2026. 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 La Ermita is distinguished by its location in a specially protected natural setting, away from conventional development. Vegetation forms part of a preserved coastal landscape and emphasises its relationship with the natural environment. The area is included in the Natura 2000 Network and is also listed as a protected natural area, with the N1 classification. Its location in Santa Pola provides the geographical setting for this beach associated with a protected environment.

SettingNaturalLevel of development
Coastal settingSpecially protected natural areaSurrounding landscape
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

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