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Water19 °CDaily high27 °CUV6WavesSlightHigh tide13:59Low tide19:27JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity69%
WindE 41 km/hGusts 63 km/h
Water19 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesSlight

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 wind42 km/h · 90°Water temperature19 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Tarifa
Today13:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 41 km/h
Today16:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 34 km/h
Today19:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 31 km/h
Today22:00☁23°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ E 26 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ E 31 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂22°Cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 27 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 23 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁24°High cloud☂ 95% · ↝ E 30 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ E 33 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ E 30 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 25 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀21°Clear · ↝ E 22 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀21°Clear · ↝ E 22 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ E 19 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 41 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 22°High 27°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ moderado Gusts 65 km/h Humidity 67–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 26°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ light Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 71–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 30% ↝ moderado Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 87–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature19 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar13:59Today · 1.52 m
↓ Bajamar19:27Today · 0.23 m
↑ Pleamar02:21Tomorrow · 1.5 m
↓ Bajamar07:48Tomorrow · 0.24 m
↑ Pleamar14:36Tomorrow · 1.54 m
↓ Bajamar20:01Tomorrow · 0.21 m
↑ Pleamar02:58Tuesday 29 · 1.48 m
↓ Bajamar08:21Tuesday 29 · 0.27 m

Predicción de referencia: Tarifa · 3.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 19 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 13:59 and low tide at 19:27.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200035M11035A1
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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml11 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment7 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
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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 15/09/2025. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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