Playa La Cala

Mijas · Málaga

Playa La Cala

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,315 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity63%
WindSE 10 km/hGusts 33 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesMar tranquila

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. Este tramo dispone de una relación viento-medusas más débil; el resultado se mantiene deliberadamente conservador. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.

Accumulated wind8 km/h · 103°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedYellow flag27/09/2026 13:05 · 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 Mijas
Today13:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today16:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today19:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today22:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂22°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow22:00◐20°Sunny intervals☂ 40% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ E 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

☀

Clear

Low 21°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 8 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 49–80% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☂

Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 4 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 75–93% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 84–95% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 60–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Mar tranquila

Water temperature23 °C

WindSE · 8 km/h

Referencia: Playa La Cala · 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.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar14:25Today · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar19:58Today · 0.27 m
↑ Pleamar02:51Tomorrow · 1.07 m
↓ Bajamar08:11Tomorrow · 0.3 m
↑ Pleamar15:01Tomorrow · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar20:32Tomorrow · 0.26 m
↑ Pleamar03:29Tuesday 29 · 1.04 m
↓ Bajamar08:44Tuesday 29 · 0.31 m

Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 59.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700070M29070A1
E. coli4 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci7 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 bathing4 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing33 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing59 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL39 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing75 UFC/100 mL4 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 La Cala occupies the geographical centre of the Mijas coastline and is recognised for its family character and integration into the urban centre of La Cala de Mijas. The section is 1,315 metres long and 30 metres wide, with fine sand, and the Cala del Moral stream divides it into two sectors: Butibamba to the west and Torreón to the east. Its high visitor numbers and accessibility are noted in the record, two practical references for understanding the use of an urban beach that links several sectors.

Length1,315 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeFinePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development

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