Playa de La Patacona
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Alboraya · Valencia

Playa de La Patacona

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,340 mSand
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity71%
WindS 9 km/hGusts 13 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind12 km/h · 222°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Alboraya
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂19°Cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀18°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind S at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 12 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 56–85% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ W · 30 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 46–90% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☀

Clear

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 57–62% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ W · 20 km/h Humidity 50–75% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52300013M46013B1
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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/09/202611 /09/2026—
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/202627 /08/2026—
19/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL124 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/202623 /07/2026—
15/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2025Suitable for bathing213 UFC/100 mL189 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing109 UFC/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml42 UFC/100 ml
02/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml269 UFC/100 ml
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 GOOD EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 14/09/2026. 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 Patacona is a large urban beach: 1,340 metres long and 120 metres wide on average, with golden sand, calm waters and a promenade. It is a very busy and fully equipped frontage, which also has a private campsite and adapted facilities with amphibious chairs. Access is easy on foot or by car via the V-21, with more than 100 parking spaces and an urban bus service. The beach has toilets, showers, foot-washing facilities, catering, sun lounger, parasol and water-sports equipment hire, as well as sports and children’s areas.

Length1,340 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width120 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
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Surfing area
MarinaClub Náutico Port Saplaya

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area, water-sports hire and the nearby Club Náutico Port Saplaya marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
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 la Malvarrosa · 2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from V-21.

Location

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