Spain · Cádiz
Playa Valdelagrana
Cádiz, 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 | 22.2 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 22.2 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 22.6 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 22.4 | 0.5 |
| Sun 6 | 22.8 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 22.9 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 22.9 | 0.4 |
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 | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 25 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de Levante835 mCádiz
- Playa Valdelagrana1.5 kmCádiz
- Playa la Puntilla2.2 kmCádiz
- Playa la Puntilla2.7 kmCádiz
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. Santa María del Mar - Urb. Colomina, about ~300 m away.
- Ferry: Terminal Marítima Metropolitana de El Puerto de Santa María, about ~2.9 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: El Puerto de Santa María, about ~3.6 km away.
- 12 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Café y Copas New Wind, about ~310 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Puerto Bahía, about ~1.2 km away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~1.3 km 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).
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Valdelagrana?
Playa Valdelagrana 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 Showers, Parking, and Sports facilities. There's parking about ~140 m from the beach.
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 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, El Puerto de Santa María, is about ~3.6 km away.
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 Cádiz. There are 12 places to eat within a kilometre — Café y Copas New Wind is the closest, about ~310 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Valdelagrana safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. Playa Valdelagrana holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What temperature is the sea at Playa Valdelagrana right now?
Playa Valdelagrana's sea temperature currently sits at around 22°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Cádiz. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Playa Valdelagrana?
For the warmest water, aim for July–October — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Cádiz. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Playa Valdelagrana doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's nearby Playa Valdelagrana — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Av. Santa María del Mar - Urb. Colomina, about ~300 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is Terminal Marítima Metropolitana de El Puerto de Santa María, about ~2.9 km away. The nearest town is El Puerto de Santa María, about ~3.6 km away.