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Plage Hadjret El zaouach has BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Plage Hadjret El zaouach today
Plage Hadjret El zaouach is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 4 km/h · SW, uv 4.3, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 89/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
4 km/h · SW
UV
4.3
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 07:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 89/100
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Updated: Nov 5, 07:45 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
18°C
Feels like
20°C
UV index
4.3
Wind
4 km/h · SW
Gust 9 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
1 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Plage Hadjret El zaouach
Hadjret El Zaouach extends along the Algerian Mediterranean coast, about 40 kilometers east of Algiers. This stretch of coast belongs to the Sahel Algiers region, characterized by limestone cliffs plunging into shallow, crystal-clear waters. The shore, shaped by millennia of marine erosion, alternates between small rocky coves and sandy access points, typical of this coastal area where the Tellian geology dominates the landscape. The beach itself remains undeveloped, retaining a wild character not shared by its immediate neighbors. 1.7 kilometers to the west is Plage Les Salines, more frequented and developed, while 3.6 kilometers to the southeast, Plage la Guiouaz attracts a denser local clientele. Hadjret El Zaouach offers a more secluded atmosphere, where the sound of the waves prevails over that of umbrellas. Access is via winding coastal paths, and the water, generally calm in summer, reveals rocky bottoms dotted with seagrass. No supervision services are organized, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility remains limited. Visitors must bring their own equipment and provisions, as the beach has no commercial or sanitary facilities. This lack of tourist development is precisely its appeal for swimmers seeking tranquility on the Algiers coast.
About this spot
The name "Hadjret El Zaouach" evokes in colloquial Algerian Arabic the idea of a rocky place or a prominent geological formation, "hadjra" meaning stone. This beach is part of the geological context of the Sahel Algiers, where Miocene formations regularly emerge at the seaside. Historically, these small coves served as temporary moorings for local fishermen long before the era of seaside tourism. Even today, a few traditional boats dock there at dawn, reminding us that this coast remains primarily a space for daily life for coastal communities, long before being a leisure destination.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Plage Hadjret El zaouach today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Plage Hadjret El zaouach today?
4 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Plage Hadjret El zaouach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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