Playa Zahora
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Barbate · Cádiz

Playa Zahora

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

3,200 mSand
Water22 °CDaily high21 °CUV3High tide03:17Low tide20:52JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Caños de Meca · 2 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity90%
WindS 29 km/hGusts 68 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV3

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 wind23 km/h · 153°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Barbate
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 29 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 60 km/h
Today23:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀19°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 25 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 40 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂20°Cloudy with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀19°Clear · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂19°Overcast with light rain · ↝ W 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 29 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 19°High 21°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 30 km/h Gusts 89 km/h Humidity 78–98% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 18°High 22°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 73–94% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 75–90% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200007M11007D1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci16 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing38 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL33 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing46 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/09/2024Suitable for bathing37 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing27 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 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 21/09/2026. 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 Zahora extends as a semi-urban beach 3,200 metres long and 40 metres wide, with golden sand, dunes and vegetation. The landscape offers views of the coast and Cabo de Trafalgar, while the waters usually have moderate swell and wind. Its medium occupancy and the isolated character of the frontage allow it to be understood differently from the nearby urban sandy beaches. It is reached by car via the A-2233, between Conil de la Frontera and Barbate; the beach has an interurban bus and basic cleaning, bins and catering services.

Length3,200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Barbate

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Barbate marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency 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 de Puerto Real · 60 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from A-2233, Conil de la Frontera -Barbate.

Location

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