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 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.8 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 28.1 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 28.1 | 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 | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa del Bancal de Arena610 mAlicante
- Playa de la Ermita1.4 kmAlicante
- Playa el Carabassi2.9 kmAlicante
- Playa Calas del Este3.3 kmAlicante
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Santa Pola, about ~4.7 km away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Handy For Airport ?, about ~470 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa Calas del Cuartel?
Playa Calas del Cuartel 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 ~30 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. Santa Pola — the closest town — sits about ~4.7 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.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Calas del Cuartel?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Playa Calas del Cuartel's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 2 of 2 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Playa Calas del Cuartel today?
Right now, the sea at Playa Calas del Cuartel 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 ideal time of year to swim at Playa Calas del Cuartel?
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 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 del Cuartel isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Playa Calas del Cuartel?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. The nearest town is Santa Pola, about ~4.7 km away.