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 | 27.7 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.6 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 27.9 | 0.4 |
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: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 9 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 | 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 | 16 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| 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'Estanyol705 mCastellón
- Playa de la Torre769 mCastellón
- Playa de Les Cases1.3 kmCastellón
- Playa de Belcaire1.3 kmCastellón
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~1.5 km from the beach.
- Bus stop: Camí de Cabres, about ~280 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Moncofa, about ~3.4 km away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Camping Los Naranjos, about ~340 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).
- Families
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa de Beniesma?
Thinking of swimming at Playa de Beniesma? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 9 straight years. There's parking about ~1.5 km from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 9 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Pebble shore, and Showers. The nearest town, Moncofa, is about ~3.4 km away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Castellón.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa de Beniesma safe to swim in?
Playa de Beniesma is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 9 of 9 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 9 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Playa de Beniesma?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa de Beniesma at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Castellón. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Playa de Beniesma?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Castellón. 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 de Beniesma.
What's nearby Playa de Beniesma — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, there's parking about ~1.5 km from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Camí de Cabres, about ~280 m away. The nearest town is Moncofa, about ~3.4 km away.