Playa de Ponent
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Benidorm · Alicante

Playa de Ponent

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★ Blue Flag 2026
Water27 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity61%
WindE 13 km/hGusts 27 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 wind9 km/h · 12°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 Benidorm
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today17:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today20:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Today23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁25°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ NE 18 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Cloudy · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁22°High cloud · ↝ NW 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 E at 13 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 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 58–77% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ light Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 53–85% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ light Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 61–79% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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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 · ES52100031M03031C1
E. coli4 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci10 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
25/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing37 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL31 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 bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/08/2024Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
23/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
09/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 GOOD 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 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 Ponent is an official bathing area in the municipality of Benidorm, province of Alicante, Valencian Community. The listing classifies it as an urban beach within an urban stretch of the coastal frontage and assigns it protected-area type U1. These details describe its integration into the urban setting and the territorial category recorded for this coastal area.

SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape

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