Playa Pocillos
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Playa Pocillos

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,230 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:38Low tide20:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Matagorda · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity81%
WindSW 47 km/hGusts 66 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind37 km/h · 213°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 Tías
Today17:00☁25°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ SW 47 km/h
Today20:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 39 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ NW 22 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 24 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 25 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁23°Cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 18 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁24°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ N 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ N 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind SW at 47 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 27°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 48 km/h Gusts 74 km/h Humidity 72–94% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 24°
MorningCloudyAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 18 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 68–89% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 5 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 78–82% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800028M35028C2
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci4 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
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
20/10/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/10/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
15/10/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/10/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025No published assessment550 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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 19/10/2026. 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 Pocillos is a broad urban beach, with 1,230 metres of white sand and a width of 150 metres. The seafront promenade and vegetation accompany an urban frontage with high attendance, where the waters may be calm and the beach is also recorded as windy. Its scale distinguishes it within the coast of Tías. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the LZ-504, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and bus route 2. There are toilets, showers, catering, sun-lounger, parasol and nautical equipment hire.

Length1,230 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width150 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaPuerto Calero

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Calero marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusRoute Route 2

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2027-06-30 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-19:00 · Emergency number 112
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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 Doctor José Molina Orosa · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LZ-504.

Location

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