Spain · Málaga
Playa la Caleta
Málaga, 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 | 24.0 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 24.3 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 24.5 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 24.1 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 24.3 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 24.4 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 24.5 | 0.1 |
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 | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Torre del Mar750 mMálaga
- Playa las Palmeras1.0 kmMálaga
- Playa Torre del Mar1.8 kmMálaga
- Playa Algarrobo1.8 kmMálaga
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Hospital de Mora - F. Ciencias Empresariales, about ~90 m away.
- Ferry: Terminal de Cruceros Puerto de Cádiz, about ~1.3 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Cádiz, about ~1.2 km away.
- 121 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Caleta, about ~160 m away.
- 23 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Plaza de la Luz, about ~230 m away.
- 23 shops nearby, the closest about ~280 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa la Caleta?
Thinking of swimming at Playa la Caleta? 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 ~130 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. Cádiz — the closest town — sits about ~1.2 km from here.
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 Málaga. There are 121 places to eat within a kilometre — Caleta is the closest, about ~160 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa la Caleta safe right now?
Generally, yes. Playa la Caleta'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.
How warm is the sea at Playa la Caleta right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Playa la Caleta is around 23°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Málaga.
What's the best month to visit Playa la Caleta for swimming?
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 Málaga.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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 Caleta doesn't have that feed yet.
Can you drive to Playa la Caleta?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Hospital de Mora - F. Ciencias Empresariales, about ~90 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Terminal de Cruceros Puerto de Cádiz, about ~1.3 km away. The nearest town is Cádiz, about ~1.2 km away.