Playa Pósito Garrucha
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Garrucha · Almería

Playa Pósito Garrucha

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

261 m
Water25 °CDaily high27 °CUV6JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 13:05

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity60%
WindE 21 km/hGusts 34 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV6

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 wind1 km/h · 338°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

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⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 13:05 · 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 Garrucha
Today13:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Today16:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Today22:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁20°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁20°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁27°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁24°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00◐21°Sunny intervals · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 21 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 6.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 22°High 27°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 0% ↝ N · 11 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 43–85% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 20°High 27°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ N · 13 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 53–92% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 62–82% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 6
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 50–95% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test31/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES61100049M04049D1
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
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing38 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing44 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing59 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 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 31/08/2026. 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 Pósito Garrucha is an urban beach in Garrucha, Almería, beside the municipality’s seafront. The entry gives a length of 261 metres and a width of 27 metres, and notes that it has various services. The Ayuntamiento identifies it as an urban, accessible beach with multiple services, linked to the surroundings of the Malecón promenade and Garrucha’s coastal activity.

Length261 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width27 mPublished average width
SettingUrbanLevel of development

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access

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