Playa del Postiguet
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Alacant/Alicante · Alicante

Playa del Postiguet

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

667 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high24 °CUV3WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity71%
WindS 8 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3
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 wind7 km/h · 228°Water temperature21 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Alacant/Alicante
Today17:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀20°Clear☂ 35% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐16°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals 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 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 48–84% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ moderado Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 35–99% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · 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

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature21 °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 21 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52100014M03014C1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci20 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
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL81 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2026Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2026Suitable for bathing27 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2026Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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
11/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml52 UFC/100 ml
28/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
21/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
13/08/2025Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025No published assessment16 UFC/100 ml31 UFC/100 ml
07/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL1 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025No published assessment12 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
24/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 UFC/100 mL31 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 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

At the foot of Santa Bárbara Castle, Playa del Postiguet occupies the urban heart of Alicante with a broad strip of golden sand. Its 667-metre length and average width of 40 metres extend beside a palm-lined seafront promenade, north of the port and beside the Levante breakwater. It is a very busy area with moderate wave conditions, accessible on foot or by car via the N-332, with more than 100 parking spaces and several urban bus routes. There are toilets, catering, nautical equipment hire and a sports area.

Length667 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished 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
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaReal Club de Regatas de Alicante

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Real Club de Regatas de Alicante marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus, Routes 2 - 5 - 21 - 22

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 General Universitario de Alicante · 4.5 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

Directions

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