Is Playa de la Cortadura good for swimming today?
Playa de la Cortadura has BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Playa de la Cortadura
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Quick answer: Playa de la Cortadura today
Playa de la Cortadura is a BeachFinder spot in ES-S, ES. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 14 km/h · W, uv 7.8, waves 0.4 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
14 km/h · W
UV
7.8
Waves
0.4 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Aug 11, 06:00 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 06:00 PM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
28°C
Feels like
30°C
UV index
7.8
Wind
14 km/h · W
Gust 26 km/h
Waves
0.4 m
Current
2 km/h · SE
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa de la Cortadura
Cortadura Beach is a sandy beach in Cádiz, located at coordinates 36.48776, -6.26762, with access indicated as allowed. It is situated at the entrance to Cádiz, near the walls of Cortadura, the outer limit of the city's defenses from the 17th to the 19th century. The beach also extends along the left bank of the CA-33 up to the canal separating Cádiz and San Fernando. It is described as the longest beach in the municipality, with 3,900 meters in length and about 60 meters in width of dry beach, as well as the only beach considered virgin in the municipality of Cádiz. The nearest alternatives are Puntales Beach and Santa María del Mar.
About this spot
Cortadura is chosen for a long stretch of sand at the entrance to Cádiz. Its size allows for a walk or a more spaced-out setup, while keeping Puntales and Santa María del Mar as comparisons in the same area.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa de la Cortadura today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa de la Cortadura today?
14 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa de la Cortadura?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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