Playa Arena (La) (Castillo San José)
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Playa Arena (La) (Castillo San José)

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Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:38Low tide20:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa El Reducto · 3.2 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain90%
Humidity82%
WindSW 44 km/hGusts 58 km/h
Water23 °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 wind38 km/h · 224°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 Arrecife
Today17:00☂26°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SW 46 km/h
Today20:00☂24°Overcast with rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 35 km/h
Today23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁25°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁20°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ N 11 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 90% chance of rain and wind SW at 44 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 23°High 27°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 46 km/h Gusts 65 km/h Humidity 67–87% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 13 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 60–86% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☁

High cloud

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 74–78% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800004M35004D1
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
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
13/05/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
25/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
29/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 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 22/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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