Playa La Guardia
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Salobreña · Granada

Playa La Guardia

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,000 mGravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high28 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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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 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity53%
WindS 12 km/hGusts 28 km/h
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

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 wind7 km/h · 245°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 Salobreña
Today13:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Today16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today19:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today22:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁19°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁19°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁19°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 50% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀18°Clear · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 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 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 20°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 8 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 38–98% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 25°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 7 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 69–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 80–83% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☁

Cloudy

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ 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

WindSW · 8 km/h

Referencia: Playa La Guardia · 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.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61400173M18173C1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml16 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
23/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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 8/09/2026. 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 Guardia is a dark shingle beach 1,000 metres long and 25 metres wide, surrounded by agricultural crops. A rocky outcrop separates it from Playa de la Charca, a feature that organises its semi-urban landscape and helps identify it. Occupancy is medium and the waves are moderate; showers, foot-washing facilities, catering and sun-lounger, parasol and water-equipment hire are concentrated on the shore. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for between 50 and 100 spaces and an urban bus.

Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaClub Náutico de Motril

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Club Náutico de Motril marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

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 facilitySanta Ana · 8 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Location

Directions

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