Playa Matalascañas
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Almonte · Huelva

Playa Matalascañas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

5,000 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high30 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:41Low tide21:17JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature31 °CFeels like 31 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity27%
WindS 15 km/hGusts 35 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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 wind1 km/h · 76°Water temperature24 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 13:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Almonte
Today13:00◐31°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Today16:00☁31°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Today19:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀22°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°High cloud☂ 90% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ C 0 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ E 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 31 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 31 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

☁

Cloudy

Low 23°High 30°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 27–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 90% ↝ moderado Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 39–93% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 28°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ light Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 95–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 17°High 31°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 50–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature24 °C

WindLight

Referencia: Playa de Matalascañas · 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

↑ Pleamar14:41Today · 3.03 m
↓ Bajamar21:17Today · 0.29 m
↑ Pleamar02:58Tomorrow · 2.91 m
↓ Bajamar09:30Tomorrow · 0.26 m
↑ Pleamar15:18Tomorrow · 3.03 m
↓ Bajamar21:52Tomorrow · 0.31 m
↑ Pleamar03:34Tuesday 29 · 2.91 m
↓ Bajamar10:08Tuesday 29 · 0.29 m

Predicción de referencia: Bonanza (Sanlúcar de Barrameda) · 28.6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:41 and low tide at 21:17.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61500005M21005A1
E. coli10 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
16/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment25 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment32 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml27 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 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 16/09/2025. 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 Matalascañas is an extensive urban sandy beach, 5,000 metres long and 80 metres wide, bordering Parque Natural de Doñana. Its golden sand and moderate waves create a family-friendly, very busy beach, accompanied along its entire length by a pedestrian promenade with steps and access ramps. Facilities include restaurants, boat hire, a sailing club, sports and children's games. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the A-494, with more than 100 supervised parking spaces and adapted services.

Length5,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished 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
Sailing club
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaPuerto de Mazagón

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, water-sports hire, a nautical club and the nearby Puerto de Mazagón marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsOfficial service published
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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 Infanta Elena · 49 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-494 Mazagón - Matalascañas.

Location

Directions

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