Guadalhorce-Guadalteba
Malaga · Andalusia · Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
Capacity
279 hm³
Coordinates
36.959°N, 4.813°W
Operator
CHMS
96.1% full
Current fill
96.1%vs 7 days ago
-0.7%losing
vs 1 year ago
+47.4%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 279 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 251.1 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHMS |
| Province | Malaga |
| Autonomous community | Andalusia |
| River basin | Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 36.959, -4.813 · Open in Google Maps
About Guadalhorce-Guadalteba
As of July 27, 2026, Guadalhorce-Guadalteba is filled to 96.1% of its total capacity, holding roughly 268 hm³ of water out of a maximum 279 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 251 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.7 pts), and it is 47.4 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for Guadalhorce-Guadalteba — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 9.7% (October 29, 2024) to a high of 100.0% (March 17, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around June and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHMS primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin at 36.959°N, 4.813°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 96.1%
- Water stored
- 268 hm³
- Total capacity
- 279 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 251 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.7 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 47.4 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza
- Operator
- CHMS
- Coordinates
- 36.959°N, 4.813°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 96.1% | 268 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 96.8% | 270 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 97.5% | 272 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 98.2% | 274 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 98.9% | 276 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 99.3% | 277 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 99.6% | 278 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 279 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 100.0% | 279 |
| 26 May 2026 | 100.0% | 279 |
| 19 May 2026 | 100.0% | 279 |
| 12 May 2026 | 100.0% | 279 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of Guadalhorce-Guadalteba?
As of July 27, 2026, Guadalhorce-Guadalteba is at 96.1% of its capacity, holding approximately 268 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is Guadalhorce-Guadalteba reservoir full?
Guadalhorce-Guadalteba is essentially full, sitting at 96.1% of capacity as of July 27, 2026.
Is the water level at Guadalhorce-Guadalteba rising or falling?
The level at Guadalhorce-Guadalteba has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.7 points).
How much water can Guadalhorce-Guadalteba hold?
Guadalhorce-Guadalteba has a total capacity of 279 hm³, of which about 251 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is Guadalhorce-Guadalteba reservoir located?
Guadalhorce-Guadalteba is located in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain, within the Cuenca Mediterránea Andaluza basin (coordinates 36.959°N, 4.813°W).
What is Guadalhorce-Guadalteba used for?
Guadalhorce-Guadalteba is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHMS.