San Javier · Murcia

Playa de Poniente

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

900 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa Arenal · 0.4 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity62%
WindE 16 km/hGusts 32 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind1 km/h · 2°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of San Javier
Today13:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today16:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today19:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today22:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 15 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 15 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁28°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁28°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐22°Partly cloudy · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NW 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, 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 E at 16 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 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 14 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 58–87% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 21°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 35% ↝ N · 14 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 59–89% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 24°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 82–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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High cloud

Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

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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