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 | 26.0 | 0.7 |
| Thu 3 | 26.5 | 0.4 |
| Fri 4 | 26.7 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.0 | 0.4 |
| Sun 6 | 26.7 | 0.5 |
| Mon 7 | 27.3 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 5 of 5 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 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 | 17 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 27 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 19 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa P?sito Garrucha791 mAlmería
- Playa las Marinas-Bolaga1.3 kmAlmería
- Playa Garrucha1.6 kmAlmería
- Playa Puerto Rey2.4 kmAlmería
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Rotonda Mercadona, about ~410 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Garrucha, about ~500 m away.
- 36 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Chiringuito El Playazo, about ~200 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Tikar, about ~500 m away.
- 7 shops nearby, the closest about ~340 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Playazo Garrucha?
Playazo Garrucha is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated 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. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Toilets. There's parking about ~200 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 5 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The nearest town, Garrucha, is about ~500 m away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Almería. There are 36 places to eat within a kilometre — Chiringuito El Playazo is the closest, about ~200 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playazo Garrucha?
Yes, without much reservation. Playazo Garrucha holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 5 of 5 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 5 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Playazo Garrucha?
Playazo Garrucha's sea temperature currently sits at around 25°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Almería. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When should you plan a swimming trip to Playazo Garrucha?
For swimming, July–September is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Almería. 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 Playazo Garrucha doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Playazo Garrucha — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Rotonda Mercadona, about ~410 m away. The nearest town is Garrucha, about ~500 m away.