SkyOvercast with rain
Estepona · Málaga
Playa de Punta de la Plata
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
2,300 mSand
Water21 °CDaily high22 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa La Rada · 2.2 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind10 km/h · 338°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, 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 NE at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.
Next days
Today
Overcast with rain
Low 19°High 22°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 9 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 74–97% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 18°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 69–88% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 76–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Punta de la Plata, also known as Los Pinillos, is a very extensive and narrow urban beach: it reaches 2,300 metres in length with an average width of 15 metres. Its dark sand extends along a semi-urban frontage, with a seafront promenade, anchorage and moderate visitor numbers. Opposite the Padrón River there are seabeds with Posidonia meadows, according to the observations in the listing. It is easily reached on foot or by car from the A-7, with parking for more than 100 vehicles and an interurban bus service.
Length2,300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Estepona marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus Estepona - Marbella
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospiten Estepona · 5 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7 (antigua N-340).
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Punta de la PlataDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Punta de la PlataWhere to stay
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near Playa de Punta de la PlataAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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