Cartagena · Murcia

Playa Punta Brava

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,000 mSand
Water17 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Los Urrutias · 1.6 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain50%
Humidity80%
WindS 4 km/hGusts 8 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV3

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 wind16 km/h · 218°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 Cartagena
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today20:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 27 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀21°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ SW 34 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 32 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀20°Clear · ↝ W 20 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 23 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind S at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 17 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 17°High 23°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 18 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 74–100% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 20°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 32 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 40–92% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 59–67% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 13°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000016M30016U1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci18 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL104 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL36 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL124 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 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 14/09/2026. 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 Punta Brava is an urban beach on the Mar Menor, measuring 1,000 metres in length and only 10 metres in width, with dark sand, shallow water, a gentle slope and calm waters. Its narrow, elongated configuration is accompanied by a seafront promenade and a very busy urban frontage. The beach forms part of the lagoon, linked to several protective designations and the GR 92 trail. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat, with more than 100 parking spaces and an urban bus service. It has a sailing school, catering, a sports area and a children’s area.

Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico Los Urrutias

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Club Náutico Los Urrutias 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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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · 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 facilitySanta Lucía · 30 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from F-34.

Location

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