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 | 27.6 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.7 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.8 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 28.0 | 0.5 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Sufficient2017
- 2018: Sufficient2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 6 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Sufficient |
| 2018 | Sufficient |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 Les Palmeretes593 mValencia
- Playa Mareny de Barraquetes831 mValencia
- Playa la Llastra1.9 kmValencia
- Playa Bega del Mar1.9 kmValencia
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
- Bus stop: Sueca, Ctra. CV-502 - les Palmeres II, about ~410 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: el Perelló, about ~3.1 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is A Vora Mar, about ~20 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Les Palmeres, about ~530 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Playa de Motilla?
Playa de Motilla is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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 Beach bar, Restaurant, and Kids' area.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 6 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Good to Poor in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. The nearest town, el Perelló, is about ~3.1 km away.
That “Poor” 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 3 places to eat within a kilometre — A Vora Mar is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa de Motilla safe to swim in?
Caution is advised — Playa de Motilla's official 2025 rating is Poor. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What temperature is the sea at Playa de Motilla right now?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa de Motilla at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Valencia. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Playa de Motilla?
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 Valencia. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Motilla doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Playa de Motilla — parking, buses, or a ferry?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Playa de Motilla, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. By bus, the nearest stop is Sueca, Ctra. CV-502 - les Palmeres II, about ~410 m away. The nearest town is el Perelló, about ~3.1 km away.