Playa de Garrucha Swimming Forecast

Playa de Garrucha scores 77/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces E. A broad, east-facing urban beach in the fishing town of Garrucha, built on a formerly rocky shoreline; the sand is described as coarse or river sand, with gravelly patches remaining nearshore in places. Wave energy is generally low, suiting flat-water activities like kayaking and paddleboarding over surfing. Municipal lifeguards staff three watchtowers in summer, backed by Civil Protection with a rescue boat. Anchoring is allowed beyond the bathing line.