Playa El Palmar
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Vejer de la Frontera · Cádiz

Playa El Palmar

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

3,300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesRoughHigh tide03:14Low tide20:55JellyfishNo 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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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity90%
WindS 30 km/hGusts 75 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesRough

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 wind2 km/h · 159°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 Vejer de la Frontera
Today16:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 28 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 50 km/h
Today22:00☀20°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁19°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁19°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow10:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 22 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂19°Cloudy with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁19°Cloudy · ↝ W 18 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ W 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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 S at 30 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 82 km/h Humidity 84–97% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 53 km/h Humidity 76–93% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 18°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 80–87% ≈ rough ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

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

Water temperature21 °C

WindModerate

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:55Today · 0.77 m
↑ Pleamar03:14Tomorrow · 2.79 m
↓ Bajamar09:17Tomorrow · 0.77 m
↑ Pleamar15:39Tomorrow · 2.67 m
↓ Bajamar21:29Tomorrow · 0.91 m
↑ Pleamar03:49Friday 13 · 2.72 m
↓ Bajamar09:53Friday 13 · 0.91 m
↑ Pleamar16:18Friday 13 · 2.57 m

Predicción de referencia: Conil · 10 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 03:14 and low tide at 20:55.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200039M11039A1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing32 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL47 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 21/09/2026. 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 Palmar is a kilometre-long beach 3,300 metres long and 50 metres wide, with golden sand, vegetation and a semi-urban frontage. Its main feature is the breadth of the beach and the tranquillity it offers, usually altered by wind and moderate waves. The listing links these conditions to windsurfing and also notes a surfing area. It is easily accessed on foot or by car via the A-48, with more than 100 parking spaces, an interurban bus, catering and basic cleaning services.

Length3,300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Puerto Conil

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Puerto Conil 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
✓
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 Universitario de Puerto Real · 25 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-48.

Location

Directions

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