Beach Weather in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, Spain

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17°
 
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16°
 
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16°
 
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17°
 
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18°
 
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21°
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Beach Weather Today in Benalmadena

Today the maximum temperature will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

Today will have 2.9mm of light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 62%.

The winds will be side shore and light at 13kmh from the South West. The light winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Benalmadena faces East-Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 09:13 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 74% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Benalmadena

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 15° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 2.9mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

BENALMADENA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 15° 17° 19° 20° 18°
33% 71% 81% 51% 96% 80% 74% 13%
0.0mm 0.1mm 1.8mm 0.3mm 0.1mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 15° 16° 19° 20° 21° 19°
9% 13% 16% 50% 75% 85% 61% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 21° 22° 23° 20°
100% 16% 2% 0% 2% 7% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 17° 21° 22° 23° 20°
0% 0% 21% 45% 0% 10% 12% 5%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 16° 15° 17° 21° 23° 23° 21°
3% 2% 0% 0% 0% 8% 9% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
15°
15°
15°
15°
15°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 16° 17° 20° 22° 21° 19°
6% 4% 6% 4% 5% 16% 25% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 14° 14° 17° 19° 20° 19°
38% 50% 0% 2% 10% 19% 13% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
1.0m
1.1m
4.1s 4.3s 4.4s 4.7s 5.0s 5.3s 5.4s 5.7s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
6.5s 6.6s 6.5s 9.8s 10.1s 10.1s 10.0s 9.8s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
9.6s 9.4s 9.2s 3.2s 8.4s 8.2s 8.0s 7.8s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
14
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.8m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
8.8s 4.0s 3.8s 4.0s 6.7s 6.5s 6.4s 4.3s
Wed 13th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
1.0m
0.8m
0.4m
4.2s 4.1s 3.9s 3.9s 4.0s 4.0s 4.0s 4.9s
Thu 14th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
27
kmh
38
kmh
37
kmh
24
kmh
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
1.2m
1.4m
1.8m
1.6m
1.3m
5.2s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s 4.9s
Fri 15th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
1.3m
1.5m
4.9s 4.9s 5.3s 5.5s 4.1s 4.8s 5.5s 5.5s
Sat 9th May
1:58 AM 8:51 AM 3:11 PM 9:57 PM
0.15 0.34 0.06 0.34
Sun 10th May
4:04 AM 10:02 AM 4:39 PM 11:05 PM
0.14 0.33 0.06 0.35
Mon 11th May
5:24 AM 11:23 AM 5:39 PM
0.11 0.34 0.04
Tue 12th May
12:09 AM 6:12 AM 12:37 PM 6:25 PM
0.38 0.06 0.37 0.02
Wed 13th May
1:01 AM 6:53 AM 1:35 PM 7:05 PM
0.42 0.01 0.41 -0.01
Thu 14th May
1:47 AM 7:32 AM 2:25 PM 7:44 PM
0.47 -0.05 0.45 -0.03
Fri 15th May
2:31 AM 8:12 AM 3:11 PM 8:24 PM
0.50 -0.09 0.48 -0.05
Sat 9th May
20°
2.9mm
13kmh SSW
62%
Sun 10th May
21°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
39%
Mon 11th May
23°
0.0mm
9kmh W
15%
Tue 12th May
23°
0.0mm
17kmh W
11%
Wed 13th May
23°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
4%
Thu 14th May
22°
0.0mm
19kmh W
10%
Fri 15th May
21°
0.0mm
17kmh WNW
17%
Sat 16th May
22°
0.0mm
13kmh NW
1%
Sun 17th May
22°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
25%
Mon 18th May
25°
0.0mm
12kmh W
6%
Tue 19th May
24°
0.0mm
4kmh SW
1%
Wed 20th May
25°
0.0mm
7kmh SE
11%
Thu 21st May
23°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
20%
Fri 22nd May
23°
0.0mm
15kmh WNW
6%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 16%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Benalmadena don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Benalmadena, Costa del Sol, Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain

A holiday at the beach in Benalmadena, located along the Costa del Sol in Malaga Province, Andalusia, Spain, promises a wonderful escape to sun, sea, and sand. This popular tourist destination offers a variety of beaches with different types of sand and varying amenities. Visitors can enjoy a range of activities while staying in comfortable accommodations close to the beach.

Beach Type

The beaches in Benalmadena vary from powdery white sand to coarse sand and even pebbles or rocks. Some of the most popular beaches in the area include:

  • Playa Santa Ana: This beach features fine golden sand and is one of the most visited beaches in Benalmadena. It's perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Playa Carvajal: With coarse golden sand and pebbles, this beach is ideal for those who prefer a less crowded atmosphere.
  • Playa Arroyo de la Miel: This small cove-like beach has dark coarse sand mixed with pebbles and rocks.

Snorkeling and diving enthusiasts will find more interesting underwater landscapes at rocky beaches or those with nearby reefs, as these attract more marine life.

Beach Activities

Benalmadena offers several activities suitable for all age groups:

  • Watersports: Popular activities such as jet skiing, parasailing, and paddleboarding are widely available on most beaches.
  • Boat Tours: Visitors can take boat tours along the coast or go on dolphin-watching excursions.
  • Diving & Snorkeling: The rocky areas around Playa Arroyo de la Miel provide an opportunity to explore underwater life.
  • Beach Volleyball & Football: Many beaches have designated areas for these sports.

Accommodations

There are several hotels and resorts near the beachfront offering stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea:

  1. Hotel Best Triton
  2. Sunset Beach Club
  3. Hotel Las Arenas
  4. Hotel Ibersol Alay
  5. MedPlaya Hotel Bali

These accommodations provide a range of amenities including pools, restaurants, and access to nearby beaches.

Areas to Stay In

Benalmadena has several areas that offer convenient access to the beach:

  • Arroyo de la Miel: This bustling town center is close to the beach and has numerous restaurants, shops, and nightlife.
  • Benalmadena Costa: This area is located right along the coast, offering easy access to the beaches and marina.
  • Torrequebrada: A quieter residential area with close proximity to some of the less crowded beaches.

Beach Amenities

The beaches in Benalmadena are well-equipped with various amenities for visitors:

  • Sunbeds and umbrellas for rent
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beach bars (chiringuitos) offering food and drinks
  • Lifeguard stations during peak season
  • Watersport equipment rental services

With its beautiful coastline, variety of beach types, numerous activities, and comfortable accommodations, a holiday at Benalmadena's beaches promises a memorable experience for all visitors.

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