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

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
19°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 23° 26° 26° 26° 25° 24°
29% 84% 39% 81% 62% 80% 25% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 26° 27° 26° 25° 24°
21% 57% 85% 70% 30% 80% 35% 18%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 26° 27° 27° 25° 25°
76% 67% 62% 57% 88% 79% 24% 17%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 27° 27° 25° 24°
86% 85% 91% 75% 53% 35% 26% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 26° 27° 25° 25°
79% 70% 72% 61% 89% 75% 63% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 25° 27° 27° 26° 25°
73% 89% 87% 57% 77% 60% 70% 89%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 26° 26° 26° 25° 24°
81% 80% 52% 78% 99% 83% 48% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
8.6s 8.5s 8.5s 8.5s 8.4s 11.7s 11.0s 10.8s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
27
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
10.0s 9.8s 10.0s 10.0s 9.8s 9.7s 9.7s 9.7s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
9.7s 9.0s 9.0s 9.9s 8.2s 8.5s 8.4s 9.0s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.4m
9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 8.8s 8.7s 8.8s 8.7s 8.5s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.5m
8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 8.2s 8.2s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
13
kmh
20
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
0.4m
0.2m
0.3m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
8.0s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s 14.5s 14.5s 13.1s 12.3s
Wed 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
18
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
12.1s 11.9s 11.7s 11.1s 10.8s 10.5s 10.2s 9.8s
Thu 7th December
4:17 AM 10:23 AM 4:22 PM 10:43 PM
0.70 1.50 0.70 1.70
Fri 8th December
5:10 AM 11:18 AM 5:16 PM 11:31 PM
0.60 1.60 0.70 1.80
Sat 9th December
5:57 AM 12:07 PM 6:04 PM
0.50 1.70 0.60
Sun 10th December
12:15 AM 6:39 AM 12:51 PM 6:48 PM
1.90 0.40 1.80 0.50
Mon 11th December
12:56 AM 7:20 AM 1:33 PM 7:31 PM
1.90 0.30 1.80 0.50
Tue 12th December
1:37 AM 7:59 AM 2:13 PM 8:14 PM
2.00 0.20 1.90 0.40
Wed 13th December
2:18 AM 8:39 AM 2:54 PM 8:57 PM
2.00 0.20 2.00 0.40
Thu 7th December
26°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
51%
Fri 8th December
27°
0.0mm
27kmh SE
49%
Sat 9th December
27°
0.0mm
26kmh SE
58%
Sun 10th December
27°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
58%
Mon 11th December
27°
0.0mm
17kmh SE
76%
Tue 12th December
27°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
75%
Wed 13th December
26°
0.0mm
18kmh SE
69%
Thu 14th December
27°
0.1mm
21kmh SE
62%
Fri 15th December
27°
0.0mm
25kmh SE
55%
Sat 16th December
27°
0.0mm
29kmh SE
43%
Sun 17th December
27°
0.0mm
24kmh SE
37%
Mon 18th December
27°
0.0mm
24kmh SE
46%
Tue 19th December
27°
0.0mm
22kmh SE
59%
Wed 20th December
28°
0.0mm
15kmh SE
76%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 58%.

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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