Carboneras · Almería

Playa Los Barquicos-Cocones

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600 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa El Ancon · 1.3 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity67%
WindSE 4 km/hGusts 8 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

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 wind14 km/h · 219°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Carboneras
Today17:00☁22°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀20°Clear☂ 15% · ↝ SW 42 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 35 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 39 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 42 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 20 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind SE at 4 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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Overcast

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 64–91% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 35 km/h Gusts 66 km/h Humidity 61–94% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 15°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 74–84% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 14°High 24°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100032M04032E1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL8 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 15/09/2026. 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 Los Barquicos-Cocones is an urban beach fully integrated into Carboneras’s town centre, a location that defines its character and distinguishes it from the more secluded stretches of coast. It is 600 metres long and 70 metres wide, with golden sand as its main surface. The listing places it in an urban-use setting, making it recognisable for the continuity between the beach and the town. No specific additional services are recorded, so the practical information is limited to its direct integration into the urban centre.

Length600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development

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