Spain · Málaga
Playa Venus-Bajadilla
Málaga, 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 | 23.0 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 23.3 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 23.8 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 23.8 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 23.6 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 24.1 | 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: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Sufficient2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 9 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Sufficient |
| 2017 | Good |
| 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 el Faro751 mMálaga
- Playa la Fontanilla-Faro1.9 kmMálaga
- Playa el Cable-Rio Real2.4 kmMálaga
- Playa Nagueles2.6 kmMálaga
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Marbell Center, about ~150 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Marbella, about ~400 m away.
- 66 places to eat within 1 km Closest is McDonald's, about ~80 m away.
- 15 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Ona Princesa Playa, about ~70 m away.
- 8 shops nearby, the closest about ~160 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Venus-Bajadilla?
Playa Venus-Bajadilla 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 Málaga. There's parking about ~220 m from the beach.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 9 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. The nearest town, Marbella, is about ~400 m away.
“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. There are 66 places to eat within a kilometre — McDonald's is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa Venus-Bajadilla?
Playa Venus-Bajadilla is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 9 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Venus-Bajadilla today?
Playa Venus-Bajadilla'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 Málaga. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Playa Venus-Bajadilla?
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 Málaga. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 Venus-Bajadilla doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Playa Venus-Bajadilla?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Marbell Center, about ~150 m away. The nearest town is Marbella, about ~400 m away.