San Javier · Murcia

Playa de Poniente

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

900 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high23 °CUV3JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Arenal · 0.4 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity82%
WindS 7 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water23 °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 wind9 km/h · 238°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 San Javier
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Today23:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀19°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 23 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁16°Overcast · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind S at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 16°High 23°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 64–98% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SW · 23 km/h Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 36–98% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 18°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 58–70% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 12°High 24°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 50–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

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

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Poniente is an extensive beach on La Manga del Mar Menor, formed by fine grey sand and washed by calm waters. Its 900 metres in length contrast with a width of only 10 metres, within a semi-urban setting of medium occupancy. Access is easy on foot or by car, with an urban bus connection. Foot-washing points, cleaning and danger signs are the specific services completing the practical information for this long coastal stretch.

Length900 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 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 facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Foot showers
Cleaning service
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre (La Manga del Mar Menor)

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include foot showers and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre (La Manga del Mar Menor) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilitySanta Lucía · 47 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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