Algeciras · Cádiz

Playa Getares-San Garcia

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,600 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high25 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaHigh tide02:46Low tide20:07JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

The operational source reports a green flag. Always check the signs and flag on arrival.

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 14:05

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity77%
WindE 14 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Maximum UV6
WavesMar tranquila

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 wind14 km/h · 58°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 14:05 · Junta de Andalucía · Catálogo de Playas
★ Distintivo anualBandera Azul 2026ADEAC · No es la bandera de baño

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Algeciras
Today14:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Today17:00☁25°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today20:00☁23°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁23°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁22°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ NE 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 25°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ NE · 13 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 76–92% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 23°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 4 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 76–96% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Overcast

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 92–95% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 75–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Mar tranquila

WindNE · 13 km/h

Referencia: Playa de Getares · 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

↓ Bajamar20:07Today · 0.13 m
↑ Pleamar02:46Tomorrow · 1.14 m
↓ Bajamar08:22Tomorrow · 0.16 m
↑ Pleamar14:59Tomorrow · 1.18 m
↓ Bajamar20:42Tomorrow · 0.12 m
↑ Pleamar03:24Tuesday 29 · 1.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:56Tuesday 29 · 0.17 m
↑ Pleamar15:37Tuesday 29 · 1.16 m

Predicción de referencia: Algeciras · 9.6 km.

Sea and planning

The next tide references are high tide at 02:46 and low tide at 20:07.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test10/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61200004M11004B1
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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 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 10/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Getares-San Garcia is characterised by the combination of an extensive beach and a mountainous landscape with abundant vegetation. The stretch reaches 2,600 metres in length and 40 metres in width, with golden sand, and forms part of a semi-urban setting linked to the development that gives it its name. This mixture of relief, vegetation cover and residential proximity defines its appearance without making it a fully urban beach. The listing adds that it brings together several services that facilitate its use, although it does not specify which ones.

Length2,600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development

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