Playa de Punta Prima
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Orihuela · Alicante

Playa de Punta Prima

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

234 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water27 °CDaily high29 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Cala Capitan · 2.6 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity57%
WindE 14 km/hGusts 31 km/h
Water27 °C
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 wind6 km/h · 345°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 Orihuela
Today13:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today16:00☀29°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today19:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁20°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁28°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁30°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁27°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁25°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NW 1 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ NW 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 21°High 29°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 6 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 49–80% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 30°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 45% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 45–93% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 7 km/h Humidity 81–98% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 31°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 50–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100099M03099A1
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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable 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 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 22/06/2026. 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 Punta Prima is a small urban frontage of golden sand, 234 metres long and 28 metres wide, surrounded by residential developments. The seafront promenade, vegetation and calm waters complete a highly occupied space. Access is notable for the lift located at the beach, which connects with the bathing area, as well as access on foot, by car and by urban bus. There are fewer than 50 parking spaces and facilities including toilets, food and drink and parasol hire.

Length234 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width28 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretch with restrictionsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaMarina Cabo Roig

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Marina Cabo Roig marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency 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 de Torrevieja Dr. Manuel García Gea · 4 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332.

Location

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