Playa Punta Umbria
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Punta Umbría · Huelva

Playa Punta Umbria

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

3,800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV3WavesRoughHigh tide03:42Low tide21:13JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed 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%
Humidity88%
WindS 52 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 wind31 km/h · 166°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 Punta Umbría
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 52 km/h
Today20:00☀22°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ SW 38 km/h
Today23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀18°Clear☂ 60% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁20°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀21°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 22 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁17°Overcast · ↝ W 13 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 52 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 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 89 km/h Humidity 84–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ moderado Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 72–96% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 87–99% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 2
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

↓ Bajamar21:13Today · 0.67 m
↑ Pleamar03:42Tomorrow · 2.96 m
↓ Bajamar09:43Tomorrow · 0.66 m
↑ Pleamar16:02Tomorrow · 2.69 m
↓ Bajamar21:46Tomorrow · 0.78 m
↑ Pleamar04:16Friday 13 · 2.86 m
↓ Bajamar10:19Friday 13 · 0.76 m
↑ Pleamar16:38Friday 13 · 2.55 m

Predicción de referencia: Punta Umbría · 0.8 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 21 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 03:42 and low tide at 21:13.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test16/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61500060M21060A3
E. coli3 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
16/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment43 UFC/100 ml16 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment33 UFC/100 ml23 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml14 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment220 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment25 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml16 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml22 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
01/07/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml22 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml23 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 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

Characteristics published by official sources

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

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
MarinaPuerto de Punta Umbría (Huelva)

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

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus and urban bus

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 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

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