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 | 27.3 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 28.0 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.8 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 28.1 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 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 | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de Punta Prima740 mAlicante
- Playa de Cala Mar Azul1.4 kmAlicante
- Playa Cala Mosca2.0 kmAlicante
- Playa de Cala Estaca2.3 kmAlicante
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Olas, 21, about ~200 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Torrevieja, about ~4.0 km away.
- 7 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Nautilus, about ~100 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Torrejoven, about ~770 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~560 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).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Cala de las Piteras?
Playa Cala de las Piteras 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 Alicante. You can park about ~190 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Torrevieja — the closest town — sits about ~4.0 km from here.
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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. There are 7 places to eat within a kilometre — Nautilus is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa Cala de las Piteras safe right now?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 11 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Playa Cala de las Piteras right now?
Checking in on Playa Cala de las Piteras right now: the water is around 27°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Alicante.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa Cala de las Piteras?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Alicante.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Playa Cala de las Piteras doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Playa Cala de las Piteras?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Olas, 21, about ~200 m away. The nearest town is Torrevieja, about ~4.0 km away.