Playa El Portil
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Punta Umbría · Huelva

Playa El Portil

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

3,600 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high22 °CUV3High tide03:42Low tide21:13JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de la Bota · 3.3 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity88%
WindS 55 km/hGusts 89 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

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 wind31 km/h · 166°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Punta Umbría
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 52 km/h
Today20:00☀22°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ SW 38 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀18°Clear☂ 60% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁20°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀21°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁17°Overcast · ↝ W 13 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 55 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 18°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 30 km/h Gusts 89 km/h Humidity 84–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 17°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 75% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 72–96% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 87–99% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61500060M21060C1
E. coli8 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci6 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
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing210 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing110 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL67 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing180 UFC/100 mL43 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing48 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing150 UFC/100 mL42 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL22 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 22/09/2026. 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 Portil is an urban beach 3,600 metres long and 40 metres wide, close to Laguna del Portil and extending from La Bota to the municipal boundary of Cartaya. Golden sand, vegetation and calm waters create a family setting with views of Flecha de El Rompido. The waterfront includes a promenade and bathing, restaurant, boat-hire and anchorage services. It is easily reached on foot from the housing development or by car via the HV-4112, with more than 100 parking spaces, an interurban bus and adapted access.

Length3,600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Anchorage

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and an anchorage.

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
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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 facilityJuan Ramón Jiménez · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from HV-4112: Punta Umbría - Cartaya.

Location

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