SkyPartly cloudy
Gáldar · Las Palmas
Playa de Boca Barranco
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
255 mSand / Cobbles
Water25 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:19Low tide20:01JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Sardina · 3.1 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 39 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Clear
Low 24°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 42 km/h Gusts 73 km/h Humidity 80–93% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 23°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 19 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 75–96% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 22°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 78–80% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Boca Barranco is an isolated beach in Gáldar, with a dry-sand platform that the entry links to various sporting activities. It extends for 255 metres and reaches 40 metres in width, with fine golden sand mixed with shingle, facing a semi-urban setting. Strong waves are part of its usual conditions. Access is easy on foot or by car, with a seafront promenade, parking, catering, a sports area and a designated surfing area.
Length255 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area and the nearby Puerto de las Nieves marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingNear the beach
BusIntercity bus, Route Gáldar 103 - 105
Safety and assistance
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 37.5 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-202.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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Where to eat
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