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Oued El Guessab has BeachFinder Score: 93/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Oued El Guessab today
Oued El Guessab is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 6 km/h · W, uv 2.8, waves 0.6 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 93/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
6 km/h · W
UV
2.8
Waves
0.6 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 08:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 93/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 08:30 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
18°C
Feels like
20°C
UV index
2.8
Wind
6 km/h · W
Gust 24 km/h
Waves
0.6 m
Current
0 km/h · NW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Oued El Guessab
Oued El Guessab extends along the Algerian coast, approximately 7.5 km west of Plage Djenane El Bey and near the Mediterranean coastline of the North Algerian region. The coastal sector is characterized by a succession of small coves and beaches scattered between rocky headlands typical of this part of the Maghreb. The wadi that gives the site its name marks the landscape with its seasonal mouth, creating a hydrogeomorphological dynamic specific to semi-arid Mediterranean coasts. The site is distinguished by its relative accessibility compared to the more secluded beaches in the hinterland. Unlike Plage Chapuis (12.9 km east) and Plage La Caroube (13 km east), which remain more isolated, Oued El Guessab benefits from an intermediate position along the coastline. The shore has a strong natural character, with few visible urban developments, allowing visitors to grasp the raw aspect of this Algerian Mediterranean portion. The atmosphere remains that of a sparsely populated coast, where coastal vegetation and local geological formations retain their prominence. The site has no official supervision or standardized beach equipment. No facilities for accessibility for people with reduced mobility are reported. The Blue Flag status does not apply to this site. Access remains dependent on seasonal conditions and the state of local access roads, particularly during periods of wadi flooding that shapes this coastline.
About this spot
The name 'Oued El Guessab' directly refers to the wadi (seasonal watercourse) that structures the Algerian coastal landscape. This region of the Algerian Mediterranean coast has historically served as a passage point for sailors and coastal populations, long before the modern era. North Algerian wadis, fed by winter rains from the Atlas Mountains, create unique coastal ecosystems where fresh water meets the Mediterranean, shaping remarkable ecological transition zones. These river mouths serve as refuges for local fauna and remain witnesses to the climatic and hydrological dynamics of the Mediterranean Maghreb.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Oued El Guessab today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Oued El Guessab today?
6 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Oued El Guessab?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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