Estepona · Málaga

Playa La Galera-Dorada

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water21 °CDaily high22 °CUV3High tide03:41Low tide20:43JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity80%
WindN 7 km/hGusts 14 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV3

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 wind10 km/h · 338°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Estepona
Today17:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today23:00☀21°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ SW 24 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°Cloudy☂ 55% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Cloudy with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁22°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 13 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ W 15 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ SW 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 3.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with rain

Low 19°High 22°
MorningOvercast with rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 9 km/h Gusts 46 km/h Humidity 74–97% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 69–88% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 76–82% ☀ UV 3
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 3
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61700051M29051D1
E. coli3 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
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 21/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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