El Puerto de Santa María · Cádiz

Playa de Santa Catalina

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,995 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water24 °CDaily high30 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide02:43Low tide20:26JellyfishNo recent information

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature30 °CFeels like 31 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity47%
WindS 28 km/hGusts 41 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 14:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas
★ Distintivo anualBandera Azul 2026ADEAC · No es la bandera de baño

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of El Puerto de Santa María
Today15:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 28 km/h
Today18:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 26 km/h
Today21:00☁26°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁23°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☂22°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 29 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tuesday 2900:00☀21°Clear · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Tuesday 2903:00☀20°Clear · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tuesday 2906:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 18 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 30 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 31 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 28 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 24°High 30°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 5% ↝ SE · 35 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 43–72% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 31 km/h Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 49–87% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 85–96% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature24 °C

WindSE · 35 km/h

Referencia: Playa de Santa Catalina · 0 km de la playa

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:26Today · 0.45 m
↑ Pleamar02:43Tomorrow · 3.53 m
↓ Bajamar08:40Tomorrow · 0.47 m
↑ Pleamar15:01Tomorrow · 3.66 m
↓ Bajamar21:00Tomorrow · 0.49 m
↑ Pleamar03:19Tuesday 29 · 3.53 m
↓ Bajamar09:17Tuesday 29 · 0.5 m
↑ Pleamar15:39Tuesday 29 · 3.58 m

Predicción de referencia: El Puerto de Santa María · 4.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:43 and low tide at 20:26.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200027M11027F1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 UFC/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
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL23 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing38 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing38 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL36 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL150 UFC/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 10/09/2026. 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 Santa Catalina, also known as Vistahermosa, stands out for its almost three kilometres of golden sand, one of the longest beaches in the municipality. The beach stretches in front of a semi-urban setting surrounded by developments such as Las Redes, El Buzo and El Ancla, as well as a golf course. Vegetation and boat anchorage complete this extensive coastal landscape. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the CA-603, with more than 100 parking spaces, urban transport and facilities including toilets, showers and nautical equipment hire.

Length2,995 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Surfing area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Sherry (Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Sherry (Puerto de Santa María, Cádiz) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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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 facilitySanta María del Mar · 4 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-603.

Location

Directions

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