Alacant/Alicante · Alicante

Playa de San Gabriel

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

240 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa del Postiguet · 3.5 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity78%
WindS 13 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Alacant/Alicante
Today18:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Today21:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 0% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow03:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☀19°Clear☂ 35% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀19°Clear · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀17°Clear · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Friday 1306:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, 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 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 18°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 3 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 48–84% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ W · 28 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 35–99% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 54–67% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 16°High 25°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 45–80% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test11/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100014M03014H1
E. coli4 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
11/09/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2026Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL84 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2026Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing24 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2025Suitable for bathing38 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
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2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 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 11/09/2026. 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 San Gabriel, also known as Playa de Babel, is a 240-metre-long and barely 5-metre-wide deposit of sand beside the channelled San Gabriel ravine and the port of Alicante. Its urban frontage and moderate waves complete a narrow shore with medium occupancy. Pedestrian access is via a metal footbridge over the railway, beside San Gabriel halt; there is also an urban bus service on route 1. It has bins and cleaning.

Length240 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width5 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaReal Club de Regatas de Alicante

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Real Club de Regatas de Alicante marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusUrban bus. Route 1

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital General Universitario de Alicante · 4.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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