SkyPartly cloudy
Estepona · Málaga
Playa del Río Castor
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
880 mCobbles
Daily high29 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.
Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05
Now
Forecast for 13:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones moderadamente favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Los vientos de componente este paralelos a este sector costero son el patrón regional más favorable. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.
Accumulated wind1 km/h · 54°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Confirmed information
Published status
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 29 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 31 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 23°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 45–81% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 67–90% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 78–85% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Sea and tides
Sea conditions
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Moderate waves
WindSE · 7 km/h
Referencia: Playa del Río Castor · 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
Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 24.3 km.
Sea and planning
The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa del Río Castor is recognised by a shoreline of dark rounded stones associated with the surroundings of the Castor River, within a Site of Community Importance (SCI). It is a semi-urban beach 880 metres long and 25 metres wide, with vegetation, a seafront promenade and usually low occupancy. Access is straightforward on foot or by car from the A-7, formerly the N-340, and there is parking for fewer than 50 vehicles and an interurban bus service between Estepona and Marbella. The listing records cleaning services, litter bins and an anchorage area as practical features.
Length880 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Estepona marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusIntercity bus Estepona - Marbella
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospiten Estepona · 1.3 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7 (antigua N-340).
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del Río CastorDrinks and cafés
near Playa del Río CastorWhere to stay
near Playa del Río CastorParking
near Playa del Río CastorAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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