Spain · Alicante
Playa del Bol
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 | 27.3 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.5 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
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 | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de la Roda372 mAlicante
- Playa de L'Espig?515 mAlicante
- Playa de Cap Negret1.3 kmAlicante
- Playa de Cap Negret2.0 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: C/ la Mar, 91 (Estació de tren), about ~190 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Altea, about ~600 m away.
- 41 places to eat within 1 km Closest is 8 detapes, about ~60 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is San Miguel, about ~60 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~170 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
Is the water clean at Playa del Bol?
Thinking of swimming at Playa del Bol? 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 2 straight years. You can park about ~180 m away.
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 2 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Toilets, and Beach bar. Altea — the closest town — sits about ~600 m from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 41 places to eat within a kilometre — 8 detapes is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa del Bol?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 2 of the 2 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Playa del Bol today?
Right now, the sea at Playa del Bol is measuring around 27°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Alicante.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa del Bol?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Alicante.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Playa del Bol doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Playa del Bol without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is C/ la Mar, 91 (Estació de tren), about ~190 m away. The nearest town is Altea, about ~600 m away.