Playa de La Fossa
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Calp · Alicante

Playa de La Fossa

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,000 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water20 °CDaily high24 °CUV3WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen 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
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity77%
WindSW 13 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV3
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 wind11 km/h · 227°Water temperature20 °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 Calp
Today16:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁18°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☀20°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ SW 35 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀16°Clear · ↝ SW 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind SW at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 61–90% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ light Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 40–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 25°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 64–65% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ 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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Slight

Water temperature20 °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 20 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test09/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100047M03047B1
E. coli25 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci51 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 bathing25 UFC/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2026Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2025Suitable for bathing78 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing41 UFC/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 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 La Fossa, also called Playa de Levante, is an urban beach of golden sand reaching 1,000 metres in length and an average width of 40 metres in Calp. Its frontage, accompanied by a seafront promenade, has high occupancy and moderate wave conditions, with the Real Club Náutico de Calpe as a port reference. It is easily reached on foot or by car via avenida de la Marina, with more than 100 parking spaces and an urban bus service. Nearby there are catering facilities, hire of sun loungers, parasols and nautical equipment, and a children’s area.

Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 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
MarinaReal Club Náutico de Calpe

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 and the nearby Real Club Náutico de Calpe marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsAll year
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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 de Levante · 23 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. de La Marina.

Location

Directions

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