SkyOvercast with light rain
Vélez-Málaga · Málaga
Playa La Caleta
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,000 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high24 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Torre del Mar · 2.7 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind1 km/h · 66°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 23 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Gusts 60 km/h Humidity 53–90% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ NW · 4 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 56–100% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 73–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
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
| Date | Assessment | E. coli | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15/09/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 1 UFC/100 ml |
| 01/09/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 1 UFC/100 ml |
| 25/08/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 1 UFC/100 ml |
| 04/08/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 1 UFC/100 ml |
| 21/07/2025 | No published assessment | 4 UFC/100 ml | 1 UFC/100 ml |
| 30/06/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 1 UFC/100 ml |
| 16/06/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
| 02/06/2025 | No published assessment | 1 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
| 19/05/2025 | No published assessment | 1 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
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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
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
Location
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