Spain · Alicante
Playa de la Cala
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 | 27.2 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 27.7 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.7 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.6 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 27.6 | 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: Good2023
- 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 | Good |
| 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 Ponent1000 mAlicante
- Playa del Raco del Conill1.4 kmAlicante
- Playa de Ponent2.5 kmAlicante
- Playa de Torres3.0 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: Av. Mariners de la Vila Joiosa, 21, about ~160 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Benidorm, about ~3.8 km away.
- 47 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Molly Malone's, about ~70 m away.
- 11 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel La Cala, about ~110 m away.
- 11 shops nearby, the closest about ~150 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Playa de la Cala?
Playa de la Cala 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. You can park about ~80 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. Benidorm — the closest town — sits about ~3.8 km from here.
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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Good for 3 straight years. There are 47 places to eat within a kilometre — Molly Malone's is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa de la Cala?
It's a solid yes: Playa de la Cala is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 3 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Playa de la Cala today?
Checking in on Playa de la Cala 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 de la Cala?
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 de la Cala isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Playa de la Cala?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Av. Mariners de la Vila Joiosa, 21, about ~160 m away. The nearest town is Benidorm, about ~3.8 km away.