Estepona · Málaga

Playa La Galera-Dorada

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water23 °CDaily high29 °CUV6High tide14:25Low tide19:58JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity61%
WindE 20 km/hGusts 35 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 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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Estepona
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Today17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Today20:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Today23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁25°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁26°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁21°Cloudy · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°Cloudy · ↝ N 8 km/h

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700051M29051D1
E. coli7 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 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
15/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
21/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment6 UFC/100 ml7 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment27 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml12 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 7/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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