On the beach
Right now
Sample dataIllustrative conditions — the live Open-Meteo marine feed wasn't reachable, so these are deterministic placeholder values that will be replaced automatically once the feed is available.
7-day outlook
Sample dataModeled placeholder forecast for demonstration — will be replaced by a live marine-weather feed.
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 | 24.2 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 23.7 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 23.2 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 23.2 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 23.6 | 0.4 |
| Mon 7 | 24.1 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 24.4 | 0.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 8 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Rio Jerte Navaconcejo26 kmCáceres
- Rio Jerte Navaconcejo27 kmCáceres
- Rio Jerte Navaconcejo28 kmCáceres
- 37 km
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Correos (Av. Alfonso VII), about ~310 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Plasencia, about ~500 m away.
- 32 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Bar La Isla, about ~80 m away.
- 5 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Exe Alfonso VIII, about ~390 m away.
- 16 shops nearby, the closest about ~270 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 Rio Jerte Plasencia?
Thinking of swimming at Rio Jerte Plasencia? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Poor — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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 Poor for 3 straight years. There's parking about ~150 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–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Beach bar, Restaurant, and Kids' area. The nearest town, Plasencia, is about ~500 m away.
Worth remembering: “Poor” 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 Cáceres. There are 32 places to eat within a kilometre — Bar La Isla is the closest, about ~80 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Rio Jerte Plasencia?
Caution is advised — Rio Jerte Plasencia's official 2025 rating is Poor. Check for local advisories and posted flags before going in.
What is the sea temperature at Rio Jerte Plasencia today?
Treat the ~24°C above as illustrative only — Rio Jerte Plasencia's live marine feed was down when this page was generated, and the figure will be replaced with a real reading automatically once it's back. That's the reading right off Cáceres. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Rio Jerte Plasencia?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Cáceres. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Rio Jerte Plasencia.
What's the easiest way to reach Rio Jerte Plasencia?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Correos (Av. Alfonso VII), about ~310 m away. The nearest town is Plasencia, about ~500 m away.