SkyHigh cloud
Estepona · Málaga
Playa de la Galera
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
1,000 mGravel
Water23 °CDaily high29 °CUV6WavesModerate wavesHigh tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.
Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05
Now
Forecast for 14:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones moderadamente favorables para la llegada o acumulación de medusas. Los vientos de componente este paralelos a este sector costero son el patrón regional más favorable. Es una estimación ambiental y no confirma presencia ni ausencia en esta playa.
Accumulated wind1 km/h · 54°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Confirmed information
Published status
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 20 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 23°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 7 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 45–81% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 67–90% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Partly cloudy
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 78–85% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals
Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Sea and tides
Sea conditions
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Moderate waves
Water temperature23 °C
WindSE · 7 km/h
Referencia: Playa La Galera · 0 km de la playa
A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.Siguientes mareas
Predicción de referencia: Sotogrande · 13.6 km.
Sea and planning
Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 14:25 and low tide at 19:58.
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de la Galera is a straight, well-preserved beach, away from the urban centre and relatively little urbanised compared with other stretches of the area. It measures 1,000 metres in length but only 10 metres in width, with dark gravel, rocky areas and a semi-urban frontage accompanied by vegetation. Usual swell is moderate and occupancy medium; there is also an anchorage area and a diving area 500 metres away. Access is easy on foot or by car via the A-7, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces and an interurban bus service.
Length1,000 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies diving, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo La Duquesa marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus Estepona - Marbella
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospiten Estepona · 14 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from A-7 (antigua N-340).
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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Where to eat
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