Spain · Alicante
Playa de L'Albufereta
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: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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'Almadrava812 mAlicante
- Playa Calas de Cabo Huertas1.7 kmAlicante
- Playa de Sant Joan3.0 kmAlicante
- Playa de Sant Joan3.3 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: Playa Albufereta, about ~140 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Alacant / Alicante, about ~4.4 km away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Chiringuito de playa, about ~60 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Daniya, about ~1.5 km away.
- 5 shops nearby, the closest about ~140 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa de L'Albufereta?
Playa de L'Albufereta is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual 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 Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Toilets. There's parking about ~230 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 2 straight years. The nearest town, Alacant / Alicante, is about ~4.4 km away.
That “Good” 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 are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — Chiringuito de playa is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa de L'Albufereta?
Playa de L'Albufereta passes comfortably — its 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 2 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Playa de L'Albufereta right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa de L'Albufereta at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Alicante. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Playa de L'Albufereta have the warmest water?
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 Alicante. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa de L'Albufereta doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Playa de L'Albufereta?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Playa Albufereta, about ~140 m away. The nearest town is Alacant / Alicante, about ~4.4 km away.