Playa El Agujero
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Gáldar · Las Palmas

Playa El Agujero

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

150 mSand / Cobbles / Rock
Water25 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:19Low tide20:01JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Sardina · 3.7 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindSW 41 km/hGusts 64 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind41 km/h · 226°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Gáldar
Today17:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SW 41 km/h
Today20:00☁25°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 31 km/h
Today23:00☂24°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 21 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 19 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁24°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ NE 17 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁24°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 19 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 22 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ N 18 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀22°Clear · ↝ N 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 41 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☀

Clear

Low 24°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 42 km/h Gusts 73 km/h Humidity 80–93% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☁

Overcast

Low 23°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 19 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 75–96% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 78–80% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test29/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500009M35009C1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci2 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
29/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/10/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL90 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing34 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 29/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa El Agujero is a beach in Gáldar only 150 metres long, with a varied composition of sand, pebbles and rock, and dark sand. Its semi-urban setting and strong waves coexist with a natural pool that permits bathing without risk, one of the place's most recognisable features. Official observations also associate its waves with windsurfing by experienced people. It is easily accessed on foot or by car from the GC-202, with an interurban bus service. The beach offers food and drink establishments, cleaning, parking and a surf area.

Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Cobbles / RockPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto de las Nieves

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Puerto de las Nieves marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
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BusIntercity bus, Route Gáldar 103 - 105

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 37.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-202.

Location

Directions

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