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La Oliva · Las Palmas
Playa de Medano
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
700 mSand
Daily high26 °CUV5High tide02:33Low tide20:13JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.
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 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 49 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °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% ☀ 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% ☀ 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 de Medano is an extensive isolated beach of golden sand, 700 metres long and 60 metres wide, situated in front of a dune landscape. It forms part of a Natural Park, has low visitor numbers and is nudist, while wind and moderate surf are among its usual conditions. Access is easy on foot from El Cotillo, and by car is also предусмотрed. The listing records bins, cleaning and nautical equipment hire, with urban transport on routes 6 and 7.
Length700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto de Corralejo marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusUrban bus, Route 6 and 7
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsEmergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital General de Fuerteventura · 29 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from FV-1.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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