Playa El Ancon
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Carboneras · Almería

Playa El Ancon

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,700 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high24 °CUV3WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity67%
WindSE 4 km/hGusts 8 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 wind14 km/h · 219°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 Carboneras
Today16:00☁23°High cloud☂ 80% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today19:00☁21°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Today22:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁20°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☀21°Clear☂ 15% · ↝ W 36 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 31 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 38 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 47 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 34 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 28 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 22 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind SE at 4 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 19°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 64–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ moderado Gusts 66 km/h Humidity 61–94% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 15°High 24°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 74–84% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 3
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 test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100032M04032A1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 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 15/09/2026. 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 El Ancon extends along Carboneras’s urban frontage for 1,700 metres, with a width of 40 metres. Its dark sand and usually calm waters make up a busy shore, accompanied by a seafront promenade and the Club Náutico Isla de San Andrés. The area offers bathing services, catering, nautical hire, a sports area and children’s games. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the AL-5105; it has adapted access and fewer than 50 parking spaces.

Length1,700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico Isla de San Andrés (Carboneras )

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club Náutico Isla de San Andrés (Carboneras ) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

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 facilityHospital de Alta Resolución El Toyo · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from AL- 5105.

Location

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