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Playa El Dedo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

550 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high28 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyCloudy
Temperature28 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity64%
WindSE 8 km/hGusts 17 km/h
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Condiciones poco favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. La combinación de dirección y velocidad se compara con el patrón estudiado para las playas de Málaga. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.

Accumulated wind7 km/h · 332°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

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 Málaga
Today14:00☁28°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Today17:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today20:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Today23:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁23°Overcast☂ 70% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

☀

Clear

Low 23°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 6 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 52–83% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ NW · 9 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 77–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 90–93% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

WindSE · 6 km/h

Referencia: Playa El Dedo · 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.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700067M29067L1
E. coli7 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci9 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing80 UFC/100 mL45 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing35 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing110 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL26 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL39 UFC/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing90 UFC/100 mL75 UFC/100 mL
18/07/2024Suitable for bathing28 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL12 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 7/09/2026. 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 Dedo is an urban beach in the El Palo area of Málaga, 550 metres long and 25 metres wide. Its dark sand and family atmosphere define a section integrated into the city's coastal fabric, while the Paseo Marítimo provides its most recognisable practical feature. The record states that good restaurant services are available there, so the promenade also serves as a reference for the beach's everyday use. No other significant physical or landscape components are described.

Length550 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development

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