Playa Ribera
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Playa Ribera

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

405 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water21 °CDaily high24 °CUV6High tide14:28Low tide19:52JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Benítez · 2.1 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity79%
WindSE 6 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV6

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind9 km/h · 93°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Ceuta
Today13:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today16:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today19:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Today22:00☁22°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁22°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁21°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ NE 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 24°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ SE · 6 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 74–94% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 23°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 3 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 73–98% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 89–96% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES63000001M51001D3
E. coli30 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci15 NMP/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
21/09/2026Awaiting assessment by the health authority30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing61 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing61 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing77 NMP/100 mL94 NMP/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing77 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing77 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
20/04/2026Suitable for bathing46 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing61 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
23/03/2026Suitable for bathing15 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/100 mL
29/09/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL45 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing94 NMP/100 mL94 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL15 NMP/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 Ribera is the urban beach in the centre of Ceuta, with 405 metres of golden sand and a width of 40 metres. Its central location is associated with high occupancy and the presence of the Foso and the Murallas Reales in the immediate surroundings. The seafront promenade accompanies calm waters and an anchorage area, together with catering, hire of sun loungers and nautical activities. It is accessible on foot, by car or by boat, with an urban bus service, parking and facilities for people with reduced mobility.

Length405 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished 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
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Water-sports hire
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto deportivo de Ceuta

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto deportivo de Ceuta marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment · 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 Universitario de Ceuta · 3.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from N-352.

Location

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