Playa Isla Cristina
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Isla Cristina · Huelva

Playa Isla Cristina

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water20 °CDaily high21 °CUV3High tide04:03Low tide21:19JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Central · 0.4 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity92%
WindS 56 km/hGusts 84 km/h
Water20 °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 wind32 km/h · 181°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 Isla Cristina
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 45 km/h
Today20:00☀21°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀18°Clear☂ 35% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁20°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SW 19 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀21°Clear☂ 65% · ↝ SW 24 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁17°Overcast · ↝ W 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀16°Clear · ↝ SW 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light 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 56 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 17°High 21°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 37 km/h Gusts 84 km/h Humidity 83–100% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 17°High 22°
MorningOvercastAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 65% ↝ SW · 26 km/h Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 65–96% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 90–100% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 22°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ 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 · ES61500042M21042H1
E. coli3 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 bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing33 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL34 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 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.

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