Is Plage Ennakhil Douana good for swimming today?
Plage Ennakhil Douana 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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Plage Ennakhil Douana
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Quick answer: Plage Ennakhil Douana today
Plage Ennakhil Douana is a BeachFinder spot in DZ, DZ. Today, compare water temperature 21°C, wind 6 km/h · S, uv 4.4, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 90/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
21°C
Wind
6 km/h · S
UV
4.4
Waves
0.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 10:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 90/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 10:00 PM
Water temp
21°C
Air temp
18°C
Feels like
19°C
UV index
4.4
Wind
6 km/h · S
Gust 12 km/h
Waves
0.4 m
Current
1 km/h · NE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Plage Ennakhil Douana
Located on Algeria's northwestern coast near Oran and its port surroundings, this beach stretches along the Mediterranean shoreline where the coast displays a distinctly industrial and urban character. The bay accommodates commercial and residential facilities that shape the immediate coastal landscape. About 0.7 km to the east lies a beach of the same name with no distinctive features, while to the west at 2.7 km, Les Andalouses offers a more developed alternative. Access to the sea is direct from the shore, with no major natural barriers. The beach presents a typical urban profile of Algeria's evolving coastal zones. Backed by commercial and port activity areas, it remains accessible but minimally developed for leisure tourism. The shoreline attracts a local rather than tourist clientele, with the atmosphere of a neighborhood beach where residents come to cool off during summer months. About 0.6 km to the northeast, a water park provides complementary attractions, suggesting some recreational purpose for the area despite the absence of formal beach infrastructure. No lifeguard services are provided. Access for people with reduced mobility is not accommodated. No sanitary facilities or food services are reported in available data. The beach does not hold Blue Flag status. It remains a swimming option for the local population, without any formal tourist aspirations.
About this spot
The name "Ennakhil" evokes the palm tree in Arabic, a reference to the Mediterranean vegetation that once characterized this Algerian coastal sector. Oran, a major historic port of the western Mediterranean, long dominated the regional economy; the surrounding beaches reflect this port and commercial vocation rather than a tourist one. Unlike the developed beach resorts along Algeria's coast, this area remains rooted in local usage, where swimming is part of residents' daily practices rather than part of a formalized tourist welcome strategy.
Updated 5/9/2026
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What is the water temperature at Plage Ennakhil Douana today?
21°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Plage Ennakhil Douana today?
6 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Plage Ennakhil Douana?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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