Spain · Cádiz
Playa la Barrosa
Cádiz, 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 | 22.2 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 21.6 | 0.7 |
| Fri 4 | 21.9 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 21.6 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 22.1 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 22.6 | 0.5 |
| Tue 8 | 22.4 | 0.6 |
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 | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa la Barrosa977 mCádiz
- Playa Sancti Petri2.4 kmCádiz
- Playa Camposoto5.8 kmCádiz
- Playa Camposoto6.7 kmCádiz
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: 1ª Pista, about ~340 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: La Barrosa, about ~600 m away.
- 14 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Los Pescadores, about ~40 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~70 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 la Barrosa?
Thinking of swimming at Playa la Barrosa? 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. You can park about ~120 m away.
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, Toilets, and Beach bar. La Barrosa — 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 14 places to eat within a kilometre — Los Pescadores is the closest, about ~40 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa la Barrosa safe right now?
Generally, yes. Playa la Barrosa's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa la Barrosa today?
Right now, the sea at Playa la Barrosa is measuring around 21°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Cádiz.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa la Barrosa?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–October, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Cádiz.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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 la Barrosa doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Playa la Barrosa?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is 1ª Pista, about ~340 m away. The nearest town is La Barrosa, about ~600 m away.