Playa Punta Candor

Rota · Cádiz

Playa Punta Candor

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesRoughHigh tide03:24Low tide21:04JellyfishNo 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
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity93%
WindS 39 km/hGusts 81 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 wind29 km/h · 167°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 Rota
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 39 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Sunny intervals with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 54 km/h
Today23:00☀21°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀19°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀19°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ SW 26 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀22°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁21°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀20°Clear☂ 90% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 25 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂18°Cloudy with light rain · ↝ W 20 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 39 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 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 93 km/h Humidity 83–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 90% ↝ fuerte Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 71–92% ≈ rough ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 18°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 77–88% ≈ rough ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 3
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

↓ Bajamar21:04Today · 0.93 m
↑ Pleamar03:24Tomorrow · 3.17 m
↓ Bajamar09:29Tomorrow · 0.89 m
↑ Pleamar15:47Tomorrow · 2.93 m
↓ Bajamar21:37Tomorrow · 1.05 m
↑ Pleamar03:58Friday 13 · 3.07 m
↓ Bajamar10:06Friday 13 · 1.01 m
↑ Pleamar16:24Friday 13 · 2.79 m

Predicción de referencia: Rota · 6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 03:24 and low tide at 21:04.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200030M11030C1
E. coli30 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/08/2026Suitable for bathing130 UFC/100 mL100 UFC/100 mL
24/08/202627 /08/2026—
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing130 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 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 21/09/2026. 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 Candor retains the character of an isolated, natural beach, with 1,300 metres of golden sand surrounded by vegetation. It is 19 metres wide and linked to a protected dune system, features that account for its open, scarcely urbanised landscape. The usual waves are moderate and occupancy is medium. It is easily reached on foot or by car via Avenida de Punta Candor, with parking for more than 100 spaces. Practical facilities include toilets, showers, catering, water-equipment hire and adapted access.

Length1,300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width19 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Rota

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, 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, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Rota 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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LifeguardsEmergency 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 María del Mar · 30 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. de Punta Candor.

Location

Directions

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