Playa Matalascañas
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Almonte · Huelva

Playa Matalascañas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

5,000 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesRoughHigh tide03:40Low tide21:39JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity92%
WindS 37 km/hGusts 66 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3
WavesRough

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 wind22 km/h · 176°Water temperature21 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Almonte
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 37 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 45 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁16°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁16°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀17°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁20°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁18°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂16°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁15°Cloudy · ↝ W 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 37 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 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 81 km/h Humidity 91–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Chubascos

Low 15°High 22°
MorningChubascosAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 90% ↝ moderado Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 71–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 15°High 16°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 98–100% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 13°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

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

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

↓ Bajamar21:39Today · 0.58 m
↑ Pleamar03:40Tomorrow · 2.66 m
↓ Bajamar10:07Tomorrow · 0.58 m
↑ Pleamar16:00Tomorrow · 2.41 m
↓ Bajamar22:09Tomorrow · 0.66 m
↑ Pleamar04:14Friday 13 · 2.55 m
↓ Bajamar10:40Friday 13 · 0.66 m
↑ Pleamar16:36Friday 13 · 2.26 m

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 03:40 and low tide at 21:39.

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
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18/08/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
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05/08/2025No published assessment40 UFC/100 ml14 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
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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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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