Is Playa El Rafal good for swimming today?
Playa El Rafal has BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Playa El Rafal
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Quick answer: Playa El Rafal today
Playa El Rafal is a BeachFinder spot in ES-S, ES. Today, compare water temperature 29°C, wind 6 km/h · E, uv 7.7, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 80/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
29°C
Wind
6 km/h · E
UV
7.7
Waves
0.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 12, 09:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 80/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 12, 09:00 AM
Water temp
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Feels like
34°C
UV index
7.7
Wind
6 km/h · E
Gust 9 km/h
Waves
0.4 m
Current
1 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa El Rafal
Playa El Rafal is a beach in southern Spain, located at approximately 37.45284, -1.48080. Its ground is reported as fine gravel, with a broader classification of golden sandy beach, and lifeguard presence is indicated as absent. It is therefore a choice to consider for a more mineral seaside than a large classic sandy beach. The immediate neighborhood allows for nuance in decision-making: Rafal is 0.1 km away, El Charco is 0.4 km, El sombrerito is 0.9 km, and Sombrerico is 1.5 km. Calabardina, Cala de Canalicas, La Cola, and El Pino complete the nearby alternatives if access or exposure does not match upon arrival. The fine gravel also counts for comfort.
About this spot
Playa El Rafal will mainly interest those who accept fine gravel and want to look at several coves in the same area. As the beach is not reported as supervised, it is better to decide on-site by comparing with El Charco or Sombrerico if conditions seem less suitable.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa El Rafal today?
29°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa El Rafal today?
6 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa El Rafal?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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