SkyCloudy with light rain
La Oliva · Las Palmas
Playa del Río
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
390 mSand
Water25 °CDaily high26 °CUV5High tide02:33Low tide20:13JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Marfolín · 1.6 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 wind43 km/h · 221°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 cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind SW at 50 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 22°High 26°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonCloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 58 km/h Gusts 85 km/h Humidity 67–99% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ N · 11 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 60–93% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 3 km/h Humidity 79–81% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ 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 Río extends for 390 metres of white sand in front of a dune frontage, in an isolated setting. At 70 metres wide, it is one of the more spacious stretches of this coastal group; its waters are calm, although the area is windy. It is easily reached on foot or by car from El Cotillo, about 2.3 kilometres away along tracks. The FV-10 and urban bus routes 7 and 8, up to El Cotillo, are listed as access references.
Length390 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicNaturism
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Corralejo marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusUrban bus, Route 7 Y 8, hasta el cotillo
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital General de Fuerteventura · 43 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from FV-10.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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