Benalmádena · Málaga

Playa de Tajo de la Soga

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

740 mCobbles
Water21 °CDaily high20 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Bil Bil - Arroyo de La Miel · 5 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindSE 18 km/hGusts 33 km/h
Water21 °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 · 129°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 Benalmádena
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 26 km/h
Today23:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁18°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ W 12 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 6 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐16°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 9 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 80–96% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 21°
MorningCloudyAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 75% ↝ N · 3 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 61–92% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 73–79% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 3
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 Tajo de la Soga extends for 740 metres beside a mountainous, cliff-lined coast in Benalmádena. It is a semi-urban beach of rounded stones, with vegetation in the surroundings, moderate swell and a rocky seabed; the listing records low visitor numbers. It is easy to reach on foot from avenida del Sol and can also be reached by urban bus or via the car park with more than 100 spaces. Practical facilities include cleaning services and containers, along with the reference to Puerto de Fuengirola.

Length740 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width22 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingMountain / CliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaPuerto de Fuengirola

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Fuengirola marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHAR - Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena · 4.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avda. del Sol.

Practical ideas for your visit

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