On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 23.9 | 2.0 |
| Thu 3 | 24.2 | 1.5 |
| Fri 4 | 23.9 | 1.0 |
| Sat 5 | 23.9 | 1.1 |
| Sun 6 | 23.9 | 1.3 |
| Mon 7 | 24.1 | 1.4 |
| Tue 8 | 24.1 | 1.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Good2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 19 |
| Feb | 18 |
| Mar | 19 |
| Apr | 20 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 22 |
| Dec | 21 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Hoya del Pozo783 mLas Palmas
- Playa Hombre (El)1.1 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Melenara2.2 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Salinetas2.7 kmLas Palmas
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: La Garita, about ~230 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Telde, about ~4.0 km away.
- 6 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Puerto Madera, about ~40 m away.
- 4 shops nearby, the closest about ~140 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Playa Garita (La)?
Playa Garita (La) sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It sits in Las Palmas. There's parking about ~90 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from June–October, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 10 straight years. The nearest town, Telde, is about ~4.0 km away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 6 places to eat within a kilometre — Puerto Madera is the closest, about ~40 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa Garita (La)?
Yes — Playa Garita (La) carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 10 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Garita (La) today?
The most recent reading for Playa Garita (La) shows the sea at around 24°C. For live, up-to-the-hour conditions, see the “Right now” panel above. That's the reading right off Las Palmas. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa Garita (La)?
For the warmest water, aim for June–October — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Las Palmas. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa Garita (La) doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Playa Garita (La)?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is La Garita, about ~230 m away. The nearest town is Telde, about ~4.0 km away.