1. Forecast and beach are assessed separately
The system assesses wind, gusts, shore waves, temperature and rain, then combines them with access, services and each beach's comfort.
Methodology
How Qué Playa Almería works
The goal is not to show generic weather. The site turns today's conditions into a clear decision: which beach to choose, which are acceptable and which are best avoided.
2. Each plan weighs conditions differently
Swimming prioritises calmer shore waves and moderate wind; walking prioritises wind and rain; family plans prioritise calmer sea, access and services.
3. Wind and waves are adjusted by exposure
An open beach and a tucked-in bay do not feel the same, even when the raw forecast is similar.
4. Real beach safety comes first
The recommendation is advisory. The flag, lifeguards and real sea state always have priority.
Ranking states
Every beach carries a label based on its score for the day, from 0 to 100. These are the same labels you will see in the ranking and on each beach page.
- Top 1The first three positions of the day, and only when their conditions are also very favourable. They appear as Top 1, Top 2 and Top 3.
- Very favourable84 points or more.
- FavourableBetween 65 and 83 points.
- AcceptableBetween 45 and 64 points.
- Less favourableBelow 45 points.
The label is absolute and does not change when you filter: an acceptable beach does not become favourable just by being the best of its group. If all beaches look poor, the system does not force a recommendation.