Playa Palmones
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Los Barrios · Cádiz

Playa Palmones

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

750 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaHigh tide14:23Low tide20:07JellyfishNo 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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SkyOvercast
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain25%
Humidity67%
WindE 26 km/hGusts 41 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesMar tranquila

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 wind21 km/h · 90°Water temperature23 °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 Los Barrios
Today13:00☁26°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ E 26 km/h
Today16:00☁27°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ E 25 km/h
Today19:00☁24°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ E 22 km/h
Today22:00☁22°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁24°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁20°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ E 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 25% chance of rain and wind E at 26 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 26°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ moderado Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 65–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 70–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 26°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 55% ↝ light Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 95–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 28°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ 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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Mar tranquila

Water temperature23 °C

WindModerate

Referencia: Playa de Palmones · 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

↑ Pleamar14:23Today · 1.18 m
↓ Bajamar20:07Today · 0.13 m
↑ Pleamar02:46Tomorrow · 1.14 m
↓ Bajamar08:22Tomorrow · 0.16 m
↑ Pleamar14:59Tomorrow · 1.18 m
↓ Bajamar20:42Tomorrow · 0.12 m
↑ Pleamar03:24Tuesday 29 · 1.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:56Tuesday 29 · 0.17 m

Predicción de referencia: Algeciras · 2.5 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:23 and low tide at 20:07.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200008M11008A1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci6 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
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml7 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment22 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025No published assessment7 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 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 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 10/09/2026. 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 Palmones is an urban beach 750 metres long and 30 metres wide, situated in the neighbourhood of the same name and beside the river mouth. Golden sand and calm, usually windy waters form a frontage with a seafront promenade but no main longitudinal promenade. Very close to Algeciras, it is surrounded by an industrial setting, while the Palmones River marshes constitute a nearby protected natural area. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the A-7, with more than 100 parking spaces, an interurban bus and the Palmones line.

Length750 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Algeciras

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area, water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Algeciras 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, Route Palmones

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 Punta Europa · 15 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7.

Location

Directions

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