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Right now

Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.

Sea temp
19°C
Cool but swimmable
Wave height
0.4m
Light chop
Wind
4km/h
WSW breeze
UV index
7/ 11
High — seek shade midday

7-day outlook

7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.

Sea temperature

Next 7 days, °C

19°20°20°21°21°20.8 °CWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8

Wave height

Next 7 days, metres

0.2m0.3m0.4m0.5m0.5 mWed 2Thu 3Fri 4Sat 5Sun 6Mon 7Tue 8
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7-day sea temperature and wave height forecast for Playa Mazag N/ciparsa
DaySea temp (°C)Wave height (m)
Wed 219.70.4
Thu 320.10.4
Fri 420.30.4
Sat 520.30.3
Sun 620.50.3
Mon 720.70.2
Tue 820.80.5

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: Excellent2022
  • 2023: Excellent2023
  • 2024: Excellent2024
  • 2025: Excellent2025

Excellent in the most recent season, and 4 of 4 classified years rated Excellent or Good.

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Sufficient
  • Poor
  • Not classified
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11-year EEA bathing water classification history for Playa Mazag N/ciparsa
YearClassification
2015Not classified
2016Not classified
2017Not classified
2018Not classified
2019Not classified
2020Not classified
2021Not classified
2022Excellent
2023Excellent
2024Excellent
2025Excellent

Typical sea temperature by month

Modeled estimate

Plausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.

Monthly sea temperature

Typical range across the year, °C

14°17°21°24°27°Typical this month: 25°CJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Typical monthly sea temperature at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa (modeled climatology)
MonthTypical sea temp (°C)
Jan17
Feb16
Mar17
Apr19
May21
Jun23
Jul24
Aug25
Sep25
Oct23
Nov21
Dec19

Location & nearby beaches

37.1352°N, -6.8352°E · Open larger map ↗ · Open in Google Maps ↗

Nearby beaches

Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.

Getting there & around

  • By car: there's parking about ~740 m from the beach.

Food, stays & town

  • Nearest village: Mazagón, about ~800 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).

Is the water clean at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa?

Playa Mazag N/ciparsa is a transitional bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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. You can park about ~740 m away.

That rating has been consistent: every one of the 4 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–October, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 4 straight years. Mazagón — the closest town — sits about ~800 m 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 Huelva.

Frequently asked questions

Is the water at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa safe right now?

Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 4 of the 4 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.

How cold or warm is the water at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa today?

As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa is around 19°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Huelva.

Which month has the warmest sea at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa?

July–October tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Huelva.

What does the water quality rating actually measure?

National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.

Can you drive to Playa Mazag N/ciparsa?

By car, there's parking about ~740 m from the beach. The nearest town is Mazagón, about ~800 m away.