Playa La Garrofa
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Playa La Garrofa

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

150 mGravel
Daily high30 °CUV6WavesMar tranquilaJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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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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SkyClear
Temperature30 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity39%
WindE 23 km/hGusts 44 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 · 18°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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Almería
Today14:00☀30°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 22 km/h
Today17:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 24 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 22 km/h
Today23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 1 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ NW 19 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Mostly cloudy · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 11 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 30 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 23 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 23°High 30°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ N · 14 km/h Gusts 44 km/h Humidity 22–68% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 27°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 55% ↝ N · 12 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 49–93% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 60–69% ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 29°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 50–75% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 14:05 · ANDALUCIA_PLAYAS
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Mar tranquila

WindN · 14 km/h

Referencia: Playa de la Garrofa · 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.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test01/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100013M04013N1
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
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 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.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa La Garrofa is a small isolated gravel beach, set between mountain and cliff. It is 150 metres long and 20 metres wide, with calm waters and medium occupancy. Access is through the Camping de La Garrofa, which overlooks the site and has a diving club, a feature closely linked to the experience of this beach. It is reached by car from the N-340a, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and an interurban bus connection.

Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionGravelPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountain / CliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Diving
MarinaPuertos Deportivos de Almería y Aguadulce

Activities

Published information identifies diving and the nearby Puertos Deportivos de Almería y Aguadulce marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Torrecárdenas · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340a.

Location

Directions

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