Playa El Ancla
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Teguise · Las Palmas

Playa El Ancla

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

150 mSand / Rock
Daily high28 °CUV8High tide01:59Low tide19:45JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature28 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain35%
Humidity43%
WindN 9 km/hGusts 25 km/h
Maximum UV8

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 wind18 km/h · 41°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 Teguise
Today14:00☁28°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Today17:00☁25°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Today20:00☁24°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NW 16 km/h
Today23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀21°Clear · ↝ NE 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 35% chance of rain and wind N at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 23°High 28°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 42–85% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 49–90% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☀

Clear

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 78–87% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☀

Clear

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 40–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800024M35024F1
E. coli9 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/07/202622 /07/2026—
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/11/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/10/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 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 7/09/2026. 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 Ancla is a semi-urban beach of white sand and rock, only 150 metres long and 15 metres wide, integrated into an urban frontage. Occupancy is high, although its waters are usually calm despite the wind. Access is easy on foot or by car from the LZ-14, with fewer than 50 parking spaces; routes 1 and 2 stop far away. Its facilities are limited to litter bins and cleaning, while nudism is included among its usage characteristics.

Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaPuerto Calero

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Calero marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusRoute Routes 1, 2 distant stop

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor José Molina Orosa · 8 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LZ-14.

Location

Directions

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