Is Playa de El Palo good for swimming today?
Playa de El Palo has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Playa de El Palo
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Quick answer: Playa de El Palo today
Playa de El Palo is a BeachFinder spot in ES-S, ES. Today, compare water temperature 26°C, wind 9 km/h · S, uv 7.7, waves 0.1 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
26°C
Wind
9 km/h · S
UV
7.7
Waves
0.1 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Aug 11, 03:45 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Aug 11, 03:45 PM
Water temp
26°C
Air temp
32°C
Feels like
36°C
UV index
7.7
Wind
9 km/h · S
Gust 23 km/h
Waves
0.1 m
Current
0 km/h · N
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Playa de El Palo
Playa de El Palo is a beach in the East district of Malaga, Andalusia. It is described as an urban beach of dark sand on the eastern coastline of the city, between Playa de Pedregalejo and Playa de El Chanquete, in the former fishing district of El Palo. The indicated dimensions are approximately 1,200 m long and 25 m wide on average. It is described as very busy, family-friendly, with all kinds of services. Therefore, today it is a long urban option, to be chosen considering the crowd. Nearby beaches allow for comparison: Pedregalejo is 1.3 km away, La Malagueta at 4.3 km, San Andrés at 6.7 km, and Misericordia at 7.8 km.
About this spot
Playa de El Palo is a large urban beach in Malaga, in the former fishing district of the same name. Its length, dark sand, family-friendly atmosphere, and indicated services make it a practical choice, but it should be checked according to the crowd.
Updated 5/15/2026
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What is the water temperature at Playa de El Palo today?
26°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Playa de El Palo today?
9 km/h · S. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Playa de El Palo?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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