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Puntallana · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa de la Galga
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
150 mCobbles / Rock
Water24 °CDaily high24 °CUV5High tide02:27Low tide20:08JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de Nogales · 2.7 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind24 km/h · 221°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mist and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 20°High 24°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 29 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 87–100% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 69–90% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 75–80% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with light rain
Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
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 Galga is an isolated rocky beach of rounded stones and rock, at the foot of a cliff. It is 150 metres long but exceptionally narrow, at 2.8 metres wide, and has low visitor numbers and moderate waves. The surroundings are protected as a Special Protection Area for Birds and Natural Habitat of Community Interest, as well as forming part of a Biosphere Reserve. It can be reached by car from the LP-1, with parking and an interurban bus service.
Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width2.8 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / RockPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingNear the beach
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital General de La Palma · 30 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LP-1.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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