SkySunny intervals with light rain
Arucas · Las Palmas
Playa del Puertillo
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
120 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water24 °CDaily high29 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide02:23Low tide20:04JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00
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 wind25 km/h · 244°Water temperature24 °CValid 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 sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 35 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Cloudy
Low 22°High 29°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 66–94% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 20°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 75–96% ≈ rough ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Cloudy
Low 20°High 26°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ moderado Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 83–87% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Sea and tides
Sea conditions
≈A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.
Slight
Water temperature24 °C
WindRough
Siguientes mareas
Predicción de referencia: Puerto de la Luz (Gran Canaria) · 12.1 km.
Sea and planning
Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:23 and low tide at 20:04.
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 Puertillo is an urban beach of golden sand extending for 120 metres between Punta del Camello and Los Charcones, north of the district of Bañaderos. It reaches a width of 30 metres and the seafront promenade accompanies a shore with anchorage and moderate waves. Access is easy on foot or by car, with signage, adapted access and parking. Its practical facilities include toilets, showers, food and drink, cleaning and water-sports hire, as well as a surfing area.
Length120 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished 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 toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies a surfing area, an anchorage and the nearby Dársena Deportiva del Puerto de Las Palmas marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingNear the beach
BusIntercity bus, Route 103,105, 116 and 117
Safety and assistance
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Nuestra Señora del Pino · 16 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-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 Puertillo
1
KawambaPaseo Miramar, 102, El Puertillo
109 mapprox.
2
Los CharconesRestaurant in Arucas
507 mapprox.
3
La Casa del DuendeCarretera de San Andrés) 50, San Andrés
2.4 kmapprox.
4
Asadero de Pollos San AndrésCarretera de San Andrés 52, San Andrés
2.4 kmapprox.
5
Pepe ChiringoComida rápida en Arucas
2.8 kmapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa del PuertilloWhere to stay
near Playa del PuertilloParking
near Playa del PuertilloAbout 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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