Beach Weather in Playa Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Ecuador

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23°
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25°
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26°
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Beach Weather Today in Playa Las Bachas

Today the maximum temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and moderate at 26kmh from the South-Southeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Playa Las Bachas faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 05:51 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Playa Las Bachas

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 30%.

PLAYA LAS BACHAS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 21° 23° 24° 24° 21° 21°
18% 34% 37% 53% 6% 9% 7% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 23° 24° 24° 22° 21°
23% 36% 24% 36% 12% 14% 21% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 23° 24° 24° 22° 21°
76% 76% 48% 52% 11% 17% 23% 34%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 23° 24° 23° 22° 21°
26% 38% 53% 67% 89% 83% 50% 41%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Thu 17th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 22° 23° 23° 22° 22°
38% 71% 74% 85% 31% 28% 45% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 18th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 20° 22° 24° 23° 22° 21°
50% 51% 50% 58% 32% 89% 35% 44%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 19th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 20° 20° 23° 24° 23° 22° 21°
45% 36% 55% 50% 15% 71% 13% 37%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 13th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
14.8s 14.7s 14.6s 14.6s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s
Mon 14th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.4m
14.3s 14.2s 13.8s 13.5s 13.4s 13.3s 13.3s 13.2s
Tue 15th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s 12.6s 12.3s 12.2s 12.1s
Wed 16th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
12.1s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s 11.3s 11.2s
Thu 17th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
11.1s 11.1s 7.5s 11.0s 11.1s 11.1s 11.2s 7.5s
Fri 18th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
11.1s 10.9s 10.8s 14.5s 14.3s 14.2s 14.0s 13.7s
Sat 19th October
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
13.4s 13.4s 13.3s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 12.7s
Sun 13th October
4:35 AM 10:44 AM 4:59 PM 11:22 PM
0.70 1.70 0.50 1.80
Mon 14th October
5:41 AM 11:48 AM 5:59 PM
0.50 1.80 0.40
Tue 15th October
12:16 AM 6:35 AM 12:42 PM 6:51 PM
2.00 0.30 2.00 0.30
Wed 16th October
1:04 AM 7:23 AM 1:31 PM 7:39 PM
2.20 0.10 2.10 0.10
Thu 17th October
1:50 AM 8:08 AM 2:17 PM 8:25 PM
2.30 0.00 2.20 0.10
Fri 18th October
2:35 AM 8:53 AM 3:03 PM 9:10 PM
2.40 -0.10 2.30 0.00
Sat 19th October
3:19 AM 9:37 AM 3:48 PM 9:55 PM
2.40 -0.10 2.30 0.10
Sun 13th October
24°
0.0mm
25kmh SE
30%
Mon 14th October
24°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
22%
Tue 15th October
25°
0.0mm
16kmh SE
42%
Wed 16th October
24°
0.0mm
9kmh S
55%
Thu 17th October
24°
0.0mm
10kmh ESE
51%
Fri 18th October
24°
0.0mm
8kmh ESE
51%
Sat 19th October
24°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
40%
Sun 20th October
24°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
35%
Mon 21st October
24°
0.0mm
26kmh SE
40%
Tue 22nd October
24°
0.0mm
25kmh SSE
33%
Wed 23rd October
24°
0.0mm
30kmh SSE
24%
Thu 24th October
24°
0.0mm
17kmh SSE
44%
Fri 25th October
25°
0.0mm
21kmh SSE
32%
Sat 26th October
24°
0.0mm
28kmh SSE
30%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 38%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Playa Las Bachas don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Playa Las Bachas, Santa Cruz Island, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Taking a holiday at the beach in Playa Las Bachas, located on Santa Cruz Island in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador, is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. The beach is situated within a protected national park and offers pristine landscapes, fascinating wildlife, and crystal-clear waters for visitors to enjoy. Whether you're looking to relax on the shore or explore the underwater world, Playa Las Bachas has something for everyone.

Beach Type

Playa Las Bachas is known for its soft, white sand that stretches along the coastline. The beach is surrounded by natural beauty, including lush greenery and volcanic rock formations. While there are some areas with rocks and small reefs just offshore, most of the beach features powdery white sand that's perfect for sunbathing or strolling. Snorkeling and diving are popular activities in the area due to the presence of these rocky outcroppings and reefs that attract various marine species.

Beach Activities

Some of the most popular beach activities at Playa Las Bachas include:

  1. Snorkeling: The clear waters combined with offshore rocks and reefs make this an ideal spot for snorkeling enthusiasts to explore. You can expect to see a variety of marine life such as sea turtles, colorful fish, rays, and even white-tip reef sharks.

  2. Wildlife Watching: The Galapagos Islands are famous for their unique wildlife species, many of which can be seen around Playa Las Bachas. Keep an eye out for marine iguanas basking on the rocks or flamingos feeding in nearby lagoons.

  3. Swimming: With its calm waters protected by natural barriers, Playa Las Bachas is perfect for swimming or simply floating around in the ocean.

  4. Photography: Capture stunning photographs of this picturesque beach with its pristine sand, turquoise waters, and diverse wildlife.

Accommodations

As Playa Las Bachas is located within the Galapagos National Park, there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on the beach. However, you can find a variety of accommodations in nearby towns on Santa Cruz Island like Puerto Ayora, which is approximately an hour's drive away.

Areas to Stay In

Puerto Ayora is the largest town on Santa Cruz Island and offers a range of accommodations to suit various budgets. From luxury hotels to budget hostels, you'll be able to find a suitable place to stay while exploring Playa Las Bachas and other nearby attractions. Staying in Puerto Ayora also provides easy access to restaurants, shops, and tour operators for organizing your Galapagos adventure.

Beach Amenities

Since Playa Las Bachas is part of a protected national park, there are no commercial establishments or facilities like restrooms or food vendors directly on the beach. Visitors should come prepared with their own snacks, drinks, and any necessary supplies for their day at the beach. It's also essential to leave no trace behind and respect the delicate ecosystem that makes this destination so special.

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