Playa de La Gaviota

Isla Cristina · Huelva

Playa de La Gaviota

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,100 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:41Low tide20:34JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature27 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity66%
WindS 14 km/hGusts 36 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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 wind1 km/h · 15°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 13:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Isla Cristina
Today13:00☁27°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Today16:00☁27°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Today19:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Today22:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ S 19 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SE 27 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂25°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ SE 20 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 21°High 28°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 52–100% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 21°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 22 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 68–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 98–100% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 28°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature24 °C

WindSE · 15 km/h

Referencia: Playa de la Gaviota-Punta del Caimán · 0 km de la playa

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar14:41Today · 3.36 m
↓ Bajamar20:34Today · 0.31 m
↑ Pleamar03:00Tomorrow · 3.28 m
↓ Bajamar08:47Tomorrow · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar15:17Tomorrow · 3.35 m
↓ Bajamar21:08Tomorrow · 0.33 m
↑ Pleamar03:36Tuesday 29 · 3.28 m
↓ Bajamar09:24Tuesday 29 · 0.4 m

Predicción de referencia: Marina de Isla Canela · 1.6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:41 and low tide at 20:34.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test01/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61500042M21042D1
E. coli8 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci6 UFC/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
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/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 1/09/2026. 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 Gaviota is a recently formed beach created in the shelter of the harbour breakwater. Its 1,100 metres of white sand extend alongside dunes and vegetation, with an urban frontage nearby. Access has a distinctive feature: it is via a raised walkway crossing the inlet. It can also be reached on foot, with parking and urban transport; the most useful facilities include toilets, showers, adapted access and a children's area.

Length1,100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto de Isla Cristina

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de Isla Cristina marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 Infanta Elena · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from HV-7006 La Antilla-Isla Cristina.

Location

Directions

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