SkyOvercast with rain
Estepona · Málaga
Playa del Río Castor
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
880 mCobbles
Daily high22 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa La Rada · 4.5 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind10 km/h · 338°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NE at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with rain
Low 19°High 22°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 9 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 74–97% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 18°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 69–88% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 76–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
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
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