Playa Sacaba
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Playa Sacaba

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

750 mSand
Daily high21 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity87%
WindE 37 km/hGusts 49 km/h
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 wind13 km/h · 97°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 Málaga
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 35 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 38 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 29 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁18°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 30% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀22°Clear☂ 60% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 7 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀15°Clear · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind E at 37 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 60 km/h Humidity 81–98% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 60% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 60–99% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 78–86% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700067M29067Ñ1
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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL37 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
17/08/202620 /08/2026—
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing39 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment39 UFC/100 ml19 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL32 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment15 UFC/100 ml32 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment7 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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 Sacaba is an urban beach in Málaga recognisable for its dark sand and balanced dimensions: 750 metres long and 30 metres wide. The beach forms part of an urban waterfront with a promenade and moderate waves, and has high occupancy. Access is easy both on foot and by car from the MA-22, with parking and an urban bus connection. Its practical profile is completed by adapted access, toilets, showers, restaurants and hire of sun loungers and parasols, a combination suited to an urban stay by the sea.

Length750 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished 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
Parasol hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto de Málaga

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 an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de Málaga marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
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 facilityHospital General Carlos Haya · 6 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from MA-22.

Location

Directions

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