Spain · Cádiz
Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry
Cádiz, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 22.2 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 22.0 | 0.6 |
| Fri 4 | 22.3 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 21.9 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 22.5 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 22.6 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 22.0 | 0.5 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 1 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa la Puntilla746 mCádiz
- Playa la Puntilla1.0 kmCádiz
- Playa de la Muralla1.1 kmCádiz
- Playa Valdelagrana1.9 kmCádiz
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Pago La Alhaja, about ~670 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: El Puerto de Santa María, about ~2.9 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Blu Puerto Sherry, about ~220 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Pinomar, about ~460 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry?
Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It sits in Cádiz. There's parking about ~80 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–October, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. The nearest town, El Puerto de Santa María, is about ~2.9 km away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Blu Puerto Sherry, about ~220 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry?
Yes — Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 1 of its 1 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good.
What's the current water temperature at Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry?
The most recent reading for Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry shows the sea at around 21°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Cádiz. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry?
For the warmest water, aim for July–October — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Cádiz. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry.
Is there parking near Playa Aculadero-Puerto Sherry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Pago La Alhaja, about ~670 m away. The nearest town is El Puerto de Santa María, about ~2.9 km away.