SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Arrecife · Las Palmas
Playa del Castillo
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
30 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:38Low tide20:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa El Reducto · 1.1 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind38 km/h · 224°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 65% chance of rain and wind SW at 46 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 23°High 27°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 46 km/h Gusts 65 km/h Humidity 67–87% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 13 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 60–86% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
High cloud
Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 74–78% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ N · 15 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 del Castillo is a small urban beach of white sand, just 30 metres long and 10 metres wide. It faces an equally urban coastal frontage and has a seafront promenade, bins, cleaning and a food service. The usual waves are moderate and the stated occupancy is low. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and bus routes 1, 2 and 3. The listing also mentions a marina under construction in Arrecife.
Length30 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding 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 the nearby Puerto Calero marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusRoute Routes 1, 2, 3
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor José Molina Orosa · 1 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from Lz -2.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del CastilloDrinks and cafés
near Playa del CastilloWhere to stay
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near Playa del CastilloAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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