Playa de Los Galápagos
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Playa de Los Galápagos

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★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa del Hipódromo · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity72%
WindE 17 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV6

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 el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind14 km/h · 92°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Melilla
Today14:00☁26°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Today17:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Today20:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Today23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°High cloud☂ 30% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁23°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁25°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁25°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐23°Partly cloudy · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ W 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 17 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 23°High 26°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 72–85% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 22°High 26°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 60% ↝ SW · 2 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 72–95% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 23°High 23°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 86–91% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test01/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES64000001M52001M1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing27 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing88 UFC/100 mL86 UFC/100 mL
26/05/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/04/2026Suitable for bathing203 UFC/100 mL110 UFC/100 mL
07/10/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing84 UFC/100 mL26 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing77 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing75 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing48 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 1/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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