Spain · Huelva
Playa Isla Canela
Huelva, 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 | 20.5 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 20.8 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 20.7 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 21.2 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 21.4 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 21.5 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 21.5 | 0.4 |
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: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent 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 | 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 | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 24 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa San Bruno613 mHuelva
- Playa de los Haraganes2.0 kmHuelva
- Playa Punta del Moral2.8 kmHuelva
- Playa Punta del Moral3.6 kmHuelva
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~160 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Vila Real de Santo António, about ~4.4 km away.
- 14 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Chiringuito La Cabra, about ~120 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Barceló Isla Canela, about ~290 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~230 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 Isla Canela?
Thinking of swimming at Playa Isla Canela? 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 11 straight years. There's parking about ~170 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–October; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. The nearest town, Vila Real de Santo António, is about ~4.4 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 Huelva. There are 14 places to eat within a kilometre — Chiringuito La Cabra is the closest, about ~120 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa Isla Canela?
Playa Isla Canela is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 11 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Isla Canela today?
The most recent reading for Playa Isla Canela shows the sea at around 20°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Huelva. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Playa Isla Canela have the warmest water?
For swimming, July–October is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Huelva. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
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 Isla Canela.
What's the easiest way to reach Playa Isla Canela?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~160 m from the beach. The nearest town is Vila Real de Santo António, about ~4.4 km away.