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 | 23.5 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 24.0 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 24.1 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 23.9 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 24.1 | 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: 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 | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Azucenas189 mGranada
- Playa Torrenueva730 mGranada
- Playa Torrenueva2.1 kmGranada
- Playa Poniente4.1 kmGranada
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Las Salinas, about ~630 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Torrenueva Costa, about ~500 m away.
- 16 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Tertulia Beach, about ~100 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Sacratif, about ~710 m away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~740 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).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Torrenueva?
Playa Torrenueva is a coastal 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. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. You can park about ~90 m away.
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. Torrenueva Costa — the closest town — sits about ~500 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 Granada. There are 16 places to eat within a kilometre — Tertulia Beach is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa Torrenueva safe right now?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 2 of the 2 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Playa Torrenueva today?
Right now, the sea at Playa Torrenueva is measuring around 23°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Granada.
What's the best month to visit Playa Torrenueva for swimming?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Granada.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
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 Torrenueva doesn't have that feed yet.
How do you get to Playa Torrenueva?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Las Salinas, about ~630 m away. The nearest town is Torrenueva Costa, about ~500 m away.