Playa Sancti Petri
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Chiclana de la Frontera · Cádiz

Playa Sancti Petri

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,000 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high30 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaHigh tide14:34Low tide20:39JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature30 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity45%
WindSE 27 km/hGusts 45 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6
WavesMar tranquila

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 wind3 km/h · 114°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedYellow flag27/09/2026 14:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas
★ Distintivo anualBandera Azul 2026ADEAC · No es la bandera de baño

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Chiclana de la Frontera
Today14:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 27 km/h
Today17:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 28 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Today23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂23°Cloudy with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 27 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂28°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SE 24 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SE 22 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 19 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀22°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀21°Clear · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ E 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 30 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 27 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 24°High 30°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 30 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 45–73% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ E · 27 km/h Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 51–86% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 83–90% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

◐

Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 30°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Mar tranquila

Water temperature23 °C

WindSE · 30 km/h

Referencia: Sancti Petri · 0 km de la playa

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar14:34Today · 3.27 m
↓ Bajamar20:39Today · 0.48 m
↑ Pleamar02:53Tomorrow · 3.16 m
↓ Bajamar08:53Tomorrow · 0.49 m
↑ Pleamar15:11Tomorrow · 3.27 m
↓ Bajamar21:15Tomorrow · 0.49 m
↑ Pleamar03:29Tuesday 29 · 3.15 m
↓ Bajamar09:30Tuesday 29 · 0.51 m

Predicción de referencia: Sancti Petri · 0.5 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:34 and low tide at 20:39.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200015M11015B1
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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL22 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL42 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 10/09/2026. 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 Sancti Petri, also known as Lavaculos, is an isolated beach of golden sand, 1,000 metres long but narrow, at 20 metres wide. Vegetation borders a semi-urban frontage with calm waters and customary wind; near the fishing port, the listing notes wind currents between this beach and Playa del Castillo. The residential surroundings are associated with diving and fishing, and there is a windsurfing club in the port. It is easily accessed on foot or by car via the CA-2134, with supervised parking and more than 100 spaces.

Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Surfing area
Diving
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Sancti-Petri

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area, diving, water-sports hire, a nautical club and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Sancti-Petri 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
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard 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 Puerto Real · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from CA-2134.

Location

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