SkyOvercast with rain
Ceuta · Ceuta
Playa Santa Catalina
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
150 mCobbles / Gravel
Daily high21 °CUV3High tide03:35Low tide20:42JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind6 km/h · 225°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
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 NE at 6 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
Overcast
Low 19°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 71 km/h Humidity 80–94% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 19°High 22°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 32 km/h Gusts 57 km/h Humidity 71–90% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Cloudy
Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 90–94% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with rain
Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa Santa Catalina is located at the start of Monte Hacho, in an isolated setting of mountainous coast. Its surface, made up of dark-coloured rounded stones and gravel, reaches 150 metres in length and 25 metres in width, with low occupancy and moderate waves. The stated access is on foot, with parking for fewer than 50 spaces and an urban bus connection. The proximity of the Ceuta marina provides a clear nautical reference for the area.
Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto deportivo de Ceuta marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario de Ceuta · 5.5 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Autonómica.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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