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Punta Umbría · Huelva
Playa Punta Umbria
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
3,800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high28 °CUV6WavesSlightHigh tide02:56Low tide20:37JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00
Now
Forecast for 15:00
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 wind9 km/h · 95°Water temperature25 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 15:00, 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, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 19 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Cloudy
Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 41–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 21°High 26°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 90% ↝ moderado Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 66–95% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25
Tuesday 29
Mostly cloudy
Low 20°High 27°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 89–95% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 19°High 27°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25
Sea and tides
Sea conditions
≈A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.
Slight
Water temperature25 °C
WindLight
Siguientes mareas
Predicción de referencia: Punta Umbría · 0.8 km.
Sea and planning
Available marine information indicates water around 25 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:56 and low tide at 20:37.
Water health
Water quality
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
| Date | Assessment | E. coli | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16/09/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
| 16/09/2025 | No published assessment | 6 UFC/100 ml | 6 UFC/100 ml |
| 01/09/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 6 UFC/100 ml |
| 01/09/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 6 UFC/100 ml |
| 18/08/2025 | No published assessment | 43 UFC/100 ml | 16 UFC/100 ml |
| 18/08/2025 | No published assessment | 8 UFC/100 ml | 12 UFC/100 ml |
| 05/08/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
| 05/08/2025 | No published assessment | 30 UFC/100 ml | 6 UFC/100 ml |
| 21/07/2025 | No published assessment | 6 UFC/100 ml | 6 UFC/100 ml |
| 21/07/2025 | No published assessment | 220 UFC/100 ml | 12 UFC/100 ml |
| 01/07/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
| 01/07/2025 | No published assessment | 30 UFC/100 ml | 22 UFC/100 ml |
| 16/06/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 16/06/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 6 UFC/100 ml |
| 02/06/2025 | No published assessment | 3 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
| 02/06/2025 | No published assessment | 6 UFC/100 ml | 23 UFC/100 ml |
| 20/05/2025 | No published assessment | 8 UFC/100 ml | 3 UFC/100 ml |
| 20/05/2025 | No published assessment | 12 UFC/100 ml | 6 UFC/100 ml |
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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
Playa Punta Umbria is a broad urban beach of golden sand, 3,800 metres long and 50 metres wide, with high occupancy and moderate waves. Its scale and the environmental quality described coexist with a promenade limited to the easternmost sector. Practical facilities include restaurants, showers, hire of sun loungers, parasols and nautical equipment, as well as a sailing club, sports area and adapted infrastructure. It is easily accessed on foot, with more than 100 parking spaces and urban and interurban buses.
Length3,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available facilities
Facilities
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 a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club and the nearby Puerto de Punta Umbría (Huelva) marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus and urban bus
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityJuan Ramón Jiménez · 19.2 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-497 Huelva - Punta Umbría.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa Punta UmbriaDrinks and cafés
near Playa Punta UmbriaWhere to stay
near Playa Punta Umbria
1
Albergue Juvenil Punta UmbríaHostal en Punta Umbría
118 mapprox.
2
Pato AmarilloPunta Umbría
969 mapprox.
3
Hostal PlayaAvenida del Océano 95, Punta Umbría
1.1 kmapprox.
4
Pato RojoAvenida del Océano 134, Punta Umbría
1.3 kmapprox.
5
Barceló Punta Umbría MarAvenida del Océano, Punta Umbría
1.8 kmapprox.
Parking
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