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Marbella · Málaga
Playa Las Chapas
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,000 mSand
Daily high27 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones muy favorables · estimación
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
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Para Marbella, el modelo publicado encontró mayor incidencia alrededor de viento de 90° y 10 km/h, y menor alrededor de 180° y 15 km/h. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.
Accumulated wind11 km/h · 96°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Confirmed information
Published status
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
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 E at 17 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 24°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 53–76% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 25°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 68–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 21°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 75–87% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Sea and tides
Sea conditions
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Moderate waves
WindS · 8 km/h
Referencia: Playa Las Chapas · 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.Siguientes mareas
Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 51.3 km.
Sea and planning
The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 62 UFC/100 mL | 10 UFC/100 mL |
| 24/08/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 03/08/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 8 UFC/100 mL |
| 20/07/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 5 UFC/100 mL | 45 UFC/100 mL |
| 06/07/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 18 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/06/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 9 UFC/100 mL | 5 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/06/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 31 UFC/100 mL | 15 UFC/100 mL |
| 18/05/2026 | Suitable for bathing | 5 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/09/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 9 UFC/100 mL | 5 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/09/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 25/08/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 380 UFC/100 mL | 150 UFC/100 mL |
| 04/08/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 21/07/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 6 UFC/100 mL | 4 UFC/100 mL |
| 30/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 4 UFC/100 mL |
| 16/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 6 UFC/100 mL |
| 02/06/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 12 UFC/100 mL | 8 UFC/100 mL |
| 19/05/2025 | Suitable for bathing | 12 UFC/100 mL | 11 UFC/100 mL |
| 16/09/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 24 UFC/100 mL | 18 UFC/100 mL |
| 02/09/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 130 UFC/100 mL | 90 UFC/100 mL |
| 19/08/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 5 UFC/100 mL |
| 05/08/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 19 UFC/100 mL |
| 15/07/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 62 UFC/100 mL | 68 UFC/100 mL |
| 01/07/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 17/06/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 6 UFC/100 mL |
| 03/06/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 3 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 20/05/2024 | Suitable for bathing | 1 UFC/100 mL | 1 UFC/100 mL |
| 18/09/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 18 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 04/09/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 19 UFC/100 mL | 3 UFC/100 mL |
| 21/08/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 68 UFC/100 mL | 23 UFC/100 mL |
| 07/08/2023 | Suitable for bathing | 41 UFC/100 mL | 3 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 7/09/2026. 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
Playa Las Chapas is a narrow beach associated with the housing development of the same name, extending for 1,000 metres with a width of 25 metres. Its golden sand and vegetation form a semi-urban coastal frontage accompanied by moderate waves. Access is easy on foot or by car from the CN-340, with more than 100 parking spaces and an interurban connection one kilometre away. Facilities include toilets, showers, restaurants, hire of sun loungers and parasols and nautical services beside Cabo Pino Marina.
Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.
Activities
Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Cabo Pino marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus · 1 km away.
Safety and assistance
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Costa del Sol de Marbella · 8 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CN-340.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa Las ChapasDrinks and cafés
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