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Plage Zimba has BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Plage Zimba today
Plage Zimba is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 22°C, wind 4 km/h · NE, uv 4.3, waves 0.3 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
22°C
Wind
4 km/h · NE
UV
4.3
Waves
0.3 m
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Last updated: Nov 5, 07:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 90/100
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Updated: Nov 5, 07:30 PM
Water temp
22°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
20°C
UV index
4.3
Wind
4 km/h · NE
Gust 9 km/h
Waves
0.3 m
Current
0 km/h · E
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Plage Zimba
Zimba Beach extends along the Algerian Mediterranean coast, near the wilaya of Oran, in the northwest of the country. Located at approximately 35.5°N and 1.2°W, it borders a stretch of coastline characterized by alternating coves and open beaches, where the Mediterranean displays its temperate waters against the limestone cliffs framing the shore. The area, sparsely urbanized, retains the wild character of the Oran coasts, far from massive seaside developments. This beach is distinguished by its relative isolation within a string of small coastal shores. 1.8 km to the east is Plage DZ, while Plage de Sassel extends 2.9 km in the same direction, offering nearby but distinct alternatives. Zimba remains a sparsely frequented area, where fine sand gradually gives way to rocky zones depending on the tides. The absence of formal tourist structures makes it a raw bathing spot, appreciated by visitors seeking an unpublicized coastal experience. No specialized facilities are reported. The beach has neither supervision, nor Blue Flag status, nor accessibility facilities. Visitors must plan for an independent visit, without relying on basic on-site services. Access remains free and unrestricted.
About this spot
The name "Zimba" has its roots in Tamazight, the Berber language spoken in North Algeria, where it evokes a form of relief or natural formation. This stretch of the Oran coast, historically less developed than the seaside resorts of eastern Algeria, has retained a raw appearance, little transformed by coastal urban planning. During the 1980s and 1990s, these peripheral beaches served as refuges for artisanal fishermen and local families fleeing the congestion of the few developed seaside resorts. Zimba embodies this Algerian Mediterranean that has remained outside organized tourist circuits, where spontaneous access and solitude remain the only certainties.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Plage Zimba today?
22°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Plage Zimba today?
4 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Plage Zimba?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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