Playa de Sant Joan

Alicante/Alacant · Alicante

Playa de Sant Joan

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity59%
WindE 15 km/hGusts 29 km/h
Water26 °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 · 41°Water temperature26 °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 Alicante/Alacant
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Today17:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today20:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁20°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁27°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁25°Cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁24°Mostly cloudy · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁22°Cloudy · ↝ NW 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 23°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 55–76% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 28°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ light Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 54–85% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ light Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 72–87% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ E · 10 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 temperature26 °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 26 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/06/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100014M03014A1
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
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2024Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
14/08/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
08/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
25/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2024Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
11/07/2024Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2024Suitable 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 Sant Joan is an official bathing area in the municipality of Alicante/Alacant, province of Alicante, Valencian Community. The listing identifies it as an urban beach and places it within an urban stretch of the coastal frontage. It also associates it with protected-area classification U1. These details describe its location in an urban setting and the recorded territorial category.

SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape

Location

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