Playa Sotogrande
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San Roque · Cádiz

Playa Sotogrande

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,300 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain10%
Humidity76%
WindE 21 km/hGusts 37 km/h
Water23 °C
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 wind19 km/h · 86°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 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 San Roque
Today13:00☁25°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Today16:00☁25°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today19:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁23°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ NE 16 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ NE 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 10% chance of rain and wind E at 21 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 26°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 20 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 76–92% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 23°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 13 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 80–98% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Overcast

Low 18°High 20°
☂ Rain 55% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 91–97% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 27°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ 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

Water temperature23 °C

WindE · 20 km/h

Referencia: Playa Sotogrande · 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

↑ Pleamar14:25Today · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar19:58Today · 0.27 m
↑ Pleamar02:51Tomorrow · 1.07 m
↓ Bajamar08:11Tomorrow · 0.3 m
↑ Pleamar15:01Tomorrow · 1.1 m
↓ Bajamar20:32Tomorrow · 0.26 m
↑ Pleamar03:29Tuesday 29 · 1.04 m
↓ Bajamar08:44Tuesday 29 · 0.31 m

Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 1.2 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200033M11033B1
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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 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 Sotogrande is recognised for its setting within an exclusive development, with an extensive strip of dark sand 2,250 metres long and 35 metres wide. The semi-urban frontage includes vegetation, anchorage and surroundings protected as a Natural Site, with moderate waves. It is easily accessed on foot or by car via the A-7, with parking for more than 100 spaces and an interurban connection. The practical facilities are the marina, boating services, sports area, boating club and children's playground.

Length1,300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Sotogrande

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Sotogrande 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
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BusIntercity bus, Route Algeciras · 2 km away

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsOfficial service published
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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 Punta Europa · 40 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7.

Location

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