Playa Sta Maria del Mar
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Playa Sta Maria del Mar

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

650 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high28 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide02:53Low tide20:39JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity52%
WindS 25 km/hGusts 43 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 wind25 km/h · 119°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 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 Cádiz
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 27 km/h
Today17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 28 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ SE 22 km/h
Today23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 30 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 22 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀24°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐22°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 25 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 24°High 28°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 5% ↝ SE · 34 km/h Gusts 56 km/h Humidity 44–70% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 23°High 26°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 30 km/h Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 48–83% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 22°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 80–89% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 15 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Moderate waves

Water temperature23 °C

WindSE · 34 km/h

Referencia: Santa María del Mar · 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

↓ Bajamar20:39Today · 0.44 m
↑ Pleamar02:53Tomorrow · 3.46 m
↓ Bajamar08:53Tomorrow · 0.47 m
↑ Pleamar15:09Tomorrow · 3.59 m
↓ Bajamar21:13Tomorrow · 0.46 m
↑ Pleamar03:28Tuesday 29 · 3.46 m
↓ Bajamar09:29Tuesday 29 · 0.5 m
↑ Pleamar15:47Tuesday 29 · 3.52 m

Predicción de referencia: Cádiz · 2.5 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:53 and low tide at 20:39.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200012M11012C1
E. coli13 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci7 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 bathing13 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL9 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 bathing18 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing42 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL9 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 Sta Maria del Mar, also called Playa de las Mujeres, is Cádiz’s smallest and most sheltered beach. Its 650-metre length and 50-metre width form an urban beach of golden sand and moderate swell, separated from La Victoria by a sequence of spiral-shaped ramps and stairs. The seafront promenade and services, including catering and hire of sun loungers and parasols, complete the space. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the A-4, with an urban bus, parking and adapted access.

Length650 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaPuerto América

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto América marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff · 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 Puerta del Mar · 2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-4.

Location

Directions

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