Spain · Almería
Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas
Almería, 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 | 23.2 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 23.8 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 24.7 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 24.5 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 25.3 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 25.7 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 25.9 | 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 Zapillo569 mAlmería
- Playa el Palmeral1.0 kmAlmería
- Playa Nueva Almeria1.7 kmAlmería
- Playa las Olas3.0 kmAlmería
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Villa García, about ~240 m away.
- Ferry: Puerto Comercial de Almería, about ~1.2 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Almería, about ~1.7 km away.
- 63 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Cafetería Delfín Verde, about ~80 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hostal Delfín Verde, about ~90 m away.
- 31 shops nearby, the closest about ~110 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
Is the water clean at Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas?
Thinking of swimming at Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas? 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 ~200 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.
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 Almería. There are 63 places to eat within a kilometre — Cafetería Delfín Verde is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas?
Generally, yes. Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas'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 cold or warm is the water at Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas today?
Checking in on Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas right now: the water is around 22°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Almería.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas?
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 Almería.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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.
How do I get to Playa San Miguel-Las Conchas without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Villa García, about ~240 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Puerto Comercial de Almería, about ~1.2 km away. The nearest town is Almería, about ~1.7 km away.