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 | 27.2 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 27.5 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.6 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.7 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
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: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 2 of 2 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 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 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 | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Ciutat974 mAlicante
- Playa el Paradis1.6 kmAlicante
- Playa del Bon Nou2.1 kmAlicante
- Playa de L'Esparrell?2.5 kmAlicante
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Av. Cervantes, 61, about ~400 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa, about ~1.5 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Giacomina, about ~580 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~470 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 Punta del Moro?
Playa Punta del Moro sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal 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 Alicante. There's parking about ~50 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 2 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 2 straight years. The nearest town, la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa, is about ~1.5 km away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — La Giacomina is the closest, about ~580 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa Punta del Moro?
Yes — Playa Punta del Moro carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 2 of its 2 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Punta del Moro today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa Punta del Moro at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Alicante. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Playa Punta del Moro?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Alicante. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa Punta del Moro doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Playa Punta del Moro?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Av. Cervantes, 61, about ~400 m away. The nearest town is la Vila Joiosa / Villajoyosa, about ~1.5 km away.