Spain · Alicante
Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas
Alicante, 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 | 27.4 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 27.6 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
| 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: 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: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 2 of 2 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 | 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 | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de L'Almadrava947 mAlicante
- Playa de L'Albufereta1.7 kmAlicante
- Playa de Sant Joan1.9 kmAlicante
- Playa de Sant Joan2.7 kmAlicante
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~420 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Costa Blanca - Calita, about ~120 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Alacant / Alicante, about ~5.5 km away.
- 11 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Palloza, about ~610 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas?
Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated 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. On site you'll find Pebble shore, Sports facilities, and Rocky shore. You can park about ~420 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 2 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. Alacant / Alicante — the closest town — sits about ~5.5 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 2 straight years. There are 11 places to eat within a kilometre — La Palloza is the closest, about ~610 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas?
Generally, yes. Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 2 of 2 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas today?
Right now, the sea at Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas is measuring around 27°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Alicante.
What's the best month to visit Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas for swimming?
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.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~420 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Costa Blanca - Calita, about ~120 m away. The nearest town is Alacant / Alicante, about ~5.5 km away.