Very favourable
Score96Wind5 km/hLevanteLight
Gusts14.8 km/h
Shore0.2 mCalm
Temp.26.9 °C
Water approx.25.9 °C
Agua Amarga · Níjar
Very favourable8:00–20:00
Wind2–7 km/h
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2
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Gusts7–15 km/h
9
9
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13
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14
13
Shore0.1–0.2 m
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.2
0.1
0.1
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18
About this beach
Agua Amarga is a comfortable and pretty beach with the feel of a white village by the sea. It is a very pleasant choice for a day out, a walk or a beach with services nearby.
Urban sandy bay
Plan your visit
Services and access
Urban accessVariable parkingFood nearbyShowers: yesLifeguards in seasonFamily friendly
Comfortable bay with services
Busy on weekends and in summer
How to get there
Direct access from Agua Amarga village, with the beach close to bars and main streets.
Open in Google MapsAccessibility
Walkway to the shoreAdapted toiletAdapted showerShaded areaAmphibious chairAssisted bathing
Advisory information. Accessibility services may depend on season, schedule, maintenance and municipal availability.
Nearby alternatives today
Cala de Enmedio
7 km/hLevante0.4 m26.8 °C25.9 °CWater approx.
Cala del Plomo
7 km/hLevante0.5 m26.8 °C25.9 °CWater approx.
Frequently asked questions
Are there jellyfish at Agua Amarga today?
We show the jellyfish sightings people report from the beach itself. Each report stays visible for 48 hours and is grouped by how recent it is, so you can tell a sighting from a couple of hours ago from one made the day before. No recent report for Agua Amarga does not mean the water is clear: it only means nobody has reported anything.
What is the best time of day to visit Agua Amarga?
The page splits the day into hours and marks the most favourable stretches for Agua Amarga based on forecast wind, gusts and waves. Morning and afternoon often differ, especially with an easterly. The recommended window sits next to the forecast for whichever day you pick.
How warm is the water at Agua Amarga?
We publish the forecast sea surface temperature for Agua Amarga, sourced from Open-Meteo. It describes the surface layer only: in coves with currents or cold-water inflows the water can feel noticeably colder when you get in.
How often is Agua Amarga updated?
The page is rebuilt at least once an hour with the latest available forecast, and it warns you in a box of its own when the data has gone too long without refreshing. Everything here is advisory and never replaces the flag flown at the beach, the lifeguards or local signage.