Chipiona · Cádiz

Playa Tres Piedras- La Ballena

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,580 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaHigh tide14:23Low tide20:27JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity58%
WindS 31 km/hGusts 53 km/h
Water24 °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 wind11 km/h · 127°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 Chipiona
Today14:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 31 km/h
Today17:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 30 km/h
Today20:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Today23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SW 1 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 29 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ S 25 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 31 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 23°High 28°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SE · 20 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 45–76% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 20°High 26°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals
☂ Rain 70% ↝ SE · 29 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 44–97% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 21°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ 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 temperature24 °C

WindSE · 20 km/h

Referencia: Playa de las Tres Piedras-La Ballena · 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

↑ Pleamar14:23Today · 3.56 m
↓ Bajamar20:27Today · 0.41 m
↑ Pleamar02:41Tomorrow · 3.43 m
↓ Bajamar08:41Tomorrow · 0.42 m
↑ Pleamar14:59Tomorrow · 3.57 m
↓ Bajamar21:00Tomorrow · 0.45 m
↑ Pleamar03:16Tuesday 29 · 3.46 m
↓ Bajamar09:17Tuesday 29 · 0.47 m

Predicción de referencia: Chipiona · 4.7 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:23 and low tide at 20:27.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200016M11016D1
E. coli15 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci15 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 bathing15 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL100 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing68 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing65 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing210 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
07/06/2024Suitable for bathing140 UFC/100 mL47 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL26 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing180 UFC/100 mL38 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 Tres Piedras- La Ballena forms a long frontage of fine golden sand reaching approximately 2,580 metres, with a recorded width of 40 metres. Its length and the variation in width according to the waves are the beach's most defining physical features. The waters are described as clean and crystal-clear, and the listing states that the area is suitable for walking and sporting activities, as well as family use. It is an open beach in scale and versatile in the activities explicitly associated with it.

Length2,580 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour

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