Favourable
Score83Wind13 km/hSouthLight
Gusts43.2 km/hStrong
Shore0.5 mCalm
Temp.33.0 °C
Water approx.27.0 °C
El Sombrerico · Mojácar
Credits
Photo: INDALOMANIA · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Changes: Copia local descargada en versión reducida para la web
Best: 8:00–14:00
Very favourable8:00–14:00
Less favourable14:00–20:00
Wind3–19 km/h
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Gusts10–44 km/h
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Shore0.2–0.5 m
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About this beach
El Sombrerico is a natural cove on Mojácar's coast, wilder than the urban beach sections and set in a highly recognisable landscape. It suits visitors looking for character, as long as wind, waves and access are checked first.
Natural cove with dark sand, gravel and rock
Plan your visit
Services and access
Track accessLimited parkingLimited food optionsShowers: check locallyLifeguards: check locallyFamily with caution
Natural cove with limited services
Check waves when Levante is blowing
How to get there
Access from southern Mojácar towards the Manacá and El Sombrerico area; check the road or track before going.
Open in Google MapsAccessibility
We do not have confirmed accessibility information for this beach.
Nearby alternatives today
Frequently asked questions
Are there jellyfish at El Sombrerico 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 El Sombrerico does not mean the water is clear: it only means nobody has reported anything.
What is the best time of day to visit El Sombrerico?
The page splits the day into hours and marks the most favourable stretches for El Sombrerico 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 El Sombrerico?
We publish the forecast sea surface temperature for El Sombrerico, 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 El Sombrerico 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.