SkyOvercast with light rain
Arucas · Las Palmas
Playa de los Charcones
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
175 mSand / Cobbles / Gravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV9High tide01:46Low tide19:32JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa del Puertillo · 0.4 km
Now
Forecast for 14:00
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 wind6 km/h · 161°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 27 °C, 70% chance of rain and wind NW at 6 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 9.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 23°High 28°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 33–60% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 22°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonSunny intervals
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SE · 11 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 45–69% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Clear
Low 21°High 22°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 57–67% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Clear
Low 20°High 28°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
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 los Charcones is situated near Puertillo de San Andrés and forms a bathing area of natural pools. Its shore combines sand, pebbles and golden gravel over 175 metres in length and 20 metres in width, in a semi-urban setting with a promenade and high occupancy. The coastal frontage retains the same semi-urban character, while the information indicates strong surf. Access is easy on foot or by car from the GC-2, with parking, a bus service, showers, accessibility for people with reduced mobility and a surfing area.
Length175 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Cobbles / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel 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 showers, foot showers, bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies a surfing area 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
Lifeguards2026-01-01 to 2026-10-05 · Monday to Sunday · 12:00-20:00
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 17.5 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 de los Charcones
1
Los CharconesRestaurant in Arucas
107 mapprox.
2
KawambaPaseo Miramar, 102, El Puertillo
326 mapprox.
3
La Casa del DuendeCarretera de San Andrés) 50, San Andrés
2 kmapprox.
4
Asadero de Pollos San AndrésCarretera de San Andrés 52, San Andrés
2 kmapprox.
5
Pepe ChiringoComida rápida en Arucas
2.4 kmapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa de los CharconesWhere to stay
near Playa de los CharconesParking
near Playa de los CharconesAbout 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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