Playa de la Arena
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Arrecife · Las Palmas

Playa de la Arena

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

115 mSand / Gravel
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV8High tide13:37Low tide19:45JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa El Reducto · 3.2 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature27 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity67%
WindE 13 km/hGusts 18 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV8

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 wind16 km/h · 47°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Arrecife
Today13:00☁27°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today16:00☁27°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Today19:00☁25°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁23°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀24°Clear · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀23°Clear · ↝ NE 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind E at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 24°High 28°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 45% ↝ NE · 16 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 48–90% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 23°High 27°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 67–89% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☀

Clear

Low 23°High 24°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 80–87% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☀

Clear

Low 22°High 31°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 45–80% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de la Arena is a beach of golden sand and gravel enclosed within the port area of Arrecife. It is 115 metres long and 10 metres wide, forming part of a semi-urban frontage with calm waters and low occupancy. The seafront promenade accompanies the surroundings, while the listing mentions a marina under construction in Arrecife. Access is easy on foot from the LZ-101 and parking is available, a practical detail especially relevant for a beach in a port setting.

Length115 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
MarinaPuerto Calero

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Calero marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
ParkingNear the beach

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor José Molina Orosa · 4.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from LZ-101.

Practical ideas for your visit

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