Playa La Victoria
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Playa La Victoria

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesModerateHigh tide03:30Low tide21:10JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity87%
WindS 50 km/hGusts 89 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesModerate

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Cádiz
Today18:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 50 km/h
Today21:00☀21°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ SW 46 km/h
Tomorrow00:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 85% · ↝ W 36 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀20°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 28 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀22°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☂21°Cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☁20°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Friday 1300:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 28 km/h
Friday 1303:00☂20°Cloudy with light rain · ↝ W 23 km/h
Friday 1306:00☂19°Overcast with light rain · ↝ W 21 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 50 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 89 km/h Humidity 82–95% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 72–89% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Chubascos

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 75–85% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 17°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Moderate

Water temperature21 °C

WindModerate

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar21:10Today · 0.9 m
↑ Pleamar03:30Tomorrow · 3.16 m
↓ Bajamar09:35Tomorrow · 0.85 m
↑ Pleamar15:53Tomorrow · 2.92 m
↓ Bajamar21:43Tomorrow · 1.02 m
↑ Pleamar04:04Friday 13 · 3.05 m
↓ Bajamar10:11Friday 13 · 0.97 m
↑ Pleamar16:29Friday 13 · 2.78 m

Predicción de referencia: Cádiz · 3.7 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 03:30 and low tide at 21:10.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200012M11012B1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci15 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment23 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml11 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment1 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 21/09/2026. 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 Victoria is Cádiz’s large urban sandy beach and one of the city’s busiest bathing areas. Its golden-sand beach is 2,800 metres long and 45 metres wide, with a seafront promenade and waters usually experiencing moderate swell and wind. The urban frontage offers a full range of services, from catering and sun-lounger hire to sports areas and children’s games. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the A-4, with an urban bus, adapted access and a nearby connection to the Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar.

Length2,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width45 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished 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
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Elcano

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 and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Elcano marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff · Emergency 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 facilityHospital Universitario Puerta del Mar · 0.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-4.

Location

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