Lepe · Huelva

Playa Santa Pura

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,500 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high27 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:54Low tide20:40JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity62%
WindS 15 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Maximum UV6
WavesModerate waves

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 wind9 km/h · 329°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 13:05 · 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 Lepe
Today13:00☁26°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Today16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Today19:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Today22:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 20 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°High cloud☂ 80% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂25°Sunny intervals with rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 24 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀27°Clear☂ 65% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁19°High cloud · ↝ E 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 14 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 45–95% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 20°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 17 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 71–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 21°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 97–100% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 17°High 28°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 13:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

WindSE · 14 km/h

Referencia: Santa Pura · 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

↑ Pleamar14:54Today · 3.66 m
↓ Bajamar20:40Today · 0.56 m
↑ Pleamar03:14Tomorrow · 3.62 m
↓ Bajamar08:54Tomorrow · 0.61 m
↑ Pleamar15:32Tomorrow · 3.7 m
↓ Bajamar21:13Tomorrow · 0.66 m
↑ Pleamar03:50Tuesday 29 · 3.65 m
↓ Bajamar09:29Tuesday 29 · 0.7 m

Predicción de referencia: Isla Cristina · 12.4 km.

Sea and planning

The next tide references are high tide at 14:54 and low tide at 20:40.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test01/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61500044M21044B1
E. coli6 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci10 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
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL43 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing67 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing220 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing35 UFC/100 mL92 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing39 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 SIN CLASIFICAR EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 1/09/2026. 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 Santa Pura retains a wild, dune-covered character across 1,500 metres of golden sand and a width of 40 metres. A substantial stretch forms part of the Paraje Natural, with vegetation, low occupancy and moderate waves, away from a developed frontage. The stated access is easy on foot via the HV-4117. The beach offers a small number of concentrated services: catering, sun-lounger and parasol hire, nautical equipment hire and a sports area.

Length1,500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and water-sports hire.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityJuan Ramón Jiménez · 42 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from HV-4117.

Location

Directions

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