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 | 19.7 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 20.1 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 20.3 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 20.3 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 20.5 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 20.7 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 20.8 | 0.5 |
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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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 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 Mazag N/ciparsa973 mHuelva
- Playa Mazag N/ciparsa1.5 kmHuelva
- Playa Mazagon/castilla2.6 kmHuelva
- Playa Mazagon/castilla3.5 kmHuelva
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
- Ferry: Muelle de Huelva, about ~1.5 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Mazagón, about ~500 m away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km
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 sits on a stretch of coast classed as a transitional bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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 sits in Huelva.
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 4 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Beach bar. Mazagón — the closest town — sits about ~500 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Mazag N/ciparsa a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Playa Mazag N/ciparsa's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 4 of 4 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa right now?
Checking in on Playa Mazag N/ciparsa right now: the water is around 19°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Huelva.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa Mazag N/ciparsa?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–October, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Huelva.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Playa Mazag N/ciparsa isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Playa Mazag N/ciparsa?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Playa Mazag N/ciparsa, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. By ferry, the nearest landing is Muelle de Huelva, about ~1.5 km away. The nearest town is Mazagón, about ~500 m away.