Playa La Herradura
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Almuñécar · Granada

Playa La Herradura

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,050 mGravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high28 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaJellyfishNo 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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SkyClear
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity57%
WindS 9 km/hGusts 22 km/h
Water25 °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

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 wind5 km/h · 79°Water temperature25 °CValid 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 Almuñécar
Today13:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today16:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today19:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀20°Clear · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ NE 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

☀

Clear

Low 22°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 35–88% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 24°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 68–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 25°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 20% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 71–75% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☁

Cloudy

Low 20°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ 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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Mar tranquila

Water temperature25 °C

WindLight

Referencia: Playa de la Herradura · 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 25 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61400017M18017F2
E. coli1 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing380 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable 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 Herradura is an urban beach with a family atmosphere, featuring an extensive frontage of dark shingle reaching 2,050 metres in length and 40 metres in width. The promenade accompanies usually calm waters and a wide range of services, from catering and sun-lounger hire to water activities, sports, children's games and diving. The beach also has access by boat, as well as easy access on foot or by car via the N-340. There are more than 100 parking spaces and adaptations for people with reduced mobility.

Length2,050 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaMarina del Este

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Marina del Este marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 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 · 28 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Location

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