Playa La Caleta
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Vélez-Málaga · Málaga

Playa La Caleta

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,000 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high29 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.

Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature28 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity50%
WindS 15 km/hGusts 30 km/h
Water23 °C
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. Los vientos de componente sur hacia este sector costero son el patrón regional más favorable. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.

Accumulated wind7 km/h · 17°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 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 Vélez-Málaga
Today13:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Today16:00☁29°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Today19:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ N 1 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ NE 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 21°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 4 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 38–88% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 25°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 4 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 69–87% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 72–76% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 50–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature23 °C

WindSW · 4 km/h

Referencia: Playa de Caleta de Vélez · 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.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700094M29094B1
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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025No published assessment1 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 15/09/2025. 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 Caleta extends beside the Puerto de La Caleta de Vélez, along an urban stretch of dark sand measuring 1000 metres in length and 70 metres in width. Its direct relationship with the port defines the immediate landscape, while its broad cross-section and the scale of the frontage explain its presence along the coastline of Vélez-Málaga. The information sheet describes it as very busy and having good services, two practical aspects that complete its profile.

Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development

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