Cartagena · Murcia

Playa San Gines

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

800 mSand / Gravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa de la Azohía · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity59%
WindNE 19 km/hGusts 35 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind1 km/h · 2°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 Cartagena
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 19 km/h
Today17:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 20 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 17 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁26°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁29°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁25°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐22°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 2 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind NE 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 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 57–86% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ N · 16 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 58–89% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 24°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 81–99% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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High cloud

Low 20°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES62000016M30016R1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
28/04/2026Suitable for bathing32 UFC/100 mL54 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 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 15/09/2026. 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 San Gines is an urban beach of golden sand and gravel, measuring 800 metres in length and 20 metres in width. The seafront promenade and vegetation accompany an urban frontage with moderate waves, medium usual visitor numbers and facilities geared towards everyday use. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat via the N-332, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and an interurban connection. Specific services include toilets, foot-washing points, cleaning, food and boating-equipment hire, as well as anchorage.

Length800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant 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 characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
MarinaMuelle Maestro Romero

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Muelle Maestro Romero marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

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 facilitySanta Lucía · 31 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-332 / E-22 / E-16.

Location

Directions

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