La Serena
Badajoz · Extremadura · Guadiana
Capacity
3,219 hm³
Coordinates
38.932°N, 5.255°W
Operator
CHSU
87.9% full
Current fill
87.9%vs 7 days ago
-0.6%losing
vs 1 year ago
+24.7%year-over-year
7-day trend
→stable
Catchment Weather
Past 30 days + 14-day forecast · Open-Meteo
Technical specifications
| Total capacity | 3,219 hm³ |
| Usable capacity | 2,897.1 hm³ |
| Primary use | Multi-purpose |
| Operator | CHSU |
| Province | Badajoz |
| Autonomous community | Extremadura |
| River basin | Guadiana |
Satellite imagery: Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics. Map: Esri, HERE, Garmin, © OpenStreetMap contributors. 38.932, -5.255 · Open in Google Maps
About La Serena
As of July 27, 2026, La Serena is filled to 87.9% of its total capacity, holding roughly 2,829 hm³ of water out of a maximum 3,219 hm³. At this level the reservoir is high. Of that total, about 2,897 hm³ is usable (live) storage.
Over the most recent week on record the fill level has held broadly steady (-0.6 pts), and it is 24.7 points above its level on the same date a year earlier.
Across the readings we hold for La Serena — 420 data points between July 17, 2018 and July 27, 2026 — the level has ranged from a low of 0.4% (October 16, 2018) to a high of 97.2% (February 17, 2026). On average the reservoir is fullest around April and at its lowest around October.
It is operated by CHSU primarily for multiple purposes. It lies within the Guadiana basin at 38.932°N, 5.255°W.
Key facts
- Current fill level
- 87.9%
- Water stored
- 2,829 hm³
- Total capacity
- 3,219 hm³
- Usable capacity
- 2,897 hm³
- 7-day change
- ▼ 0.6 pts
- Year-on-year
- ▲ 24.7 pts
- Primary use
- Multipurpose
- River basin
- Guadiana
- Operator
- CHSU
- Coordinates
- 38.932°N, 5.255°W
- Last updated
- July 27, 2026
Recent readings
| Date | Fill level | Volume (hm³) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Jul 2026 | 87.9% | 2,829 |
| 20 Jul 2026 | 88.5% | 2,849 |
| 14 Jul 2026 | 89.4% | 2,877 |
| 7 Jul 2026 | 89.9% | 2,893 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 90.5% | 2,914 |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 91.3% | 2,940 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 92.0% | 2,960 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | 92.1% | 2,966 |
| 2 Jun 2026 | 92.3% | 2,972 |
| 26 May 2026 | 92.5% | 2,978 |
| 19 May 2026 | 92.7% | 2,983 |
| 12 May 2026 | 92.7% | 2,985 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the current water level of La Serena?
As of July 27, 2026, La Serena is at 87.9% of its capacity, holding approximately 2,829 hm³ of water, according to embalses.net data.
Is La Serena reservoir full?
No. As of July 27, 2026, La Serena is high at 87.9% of its capacity, so it is not full.
Is the water level at La Serena rising or falling?
The level at La Serena has been broadly stable over the latest week on record (-0.6 points).
How much water can La Serena hold?
La Serena has a total capacity of 3,219 hm³, of which about 2,897 hm³ is usable storage.
Where is La Serena reservoir located?
La Serena is located in Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, within the Guadiana basin (coordinates 38.932°N, 5.255°W).
What is La Serena used for?
La Serena is used primarily for multiple purposes, and is managed by CHSU.