SkyPartly cloudy
Águilas · Murcia
Playa de Rafal
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
300 mSand / Gravel
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Calabardina · 3 km
Now
Forecast for 14:00
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 wind1 km/h · 27°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 19 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
High cloud
Low 23°High 28°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 14 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 46–73% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ NE · 14 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 54–82% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Sunny intervals
Low 22°High 24°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 72–84% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Humidity 50–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
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 Rafal is an isolated beach of golden sand and gravel, 300 metres long and only 15 metres wide. The wetland frontage and vegetation create a landscape of interest, while low occupancy and moderate surf maintain a quiet scale. The shore can be reached on foot, by car or by boat from the D-14. There is parking for more than 100 vehicles, a bus service and cleaning, as well as litter bins as basic facilities.
Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingWetlandSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Club Náutico de Águilas marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityRafael Méndez · 45 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and access from D-14.
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 RafalWhere to stay
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