Playa Arinaga
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Agüimes · Las Palmas

Playa Arinaga

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

700 mCobbles / Gravel★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide02:23Low tide20:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature23 °CFeels like 23 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity85%
WindSW 41 km/hGusts 64 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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°Water temperature23 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Agüimes
Today16:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 46 km/h
Today19:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 31 km/h
Today22:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂22°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow04:00≋21°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ N 15 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 21 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 21 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁22°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ NE 16 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁22°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 18 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 19 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ N 19 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁19°Overcast · ↝ N 17 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 23 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 23 °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 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 73 km/h Humidity 80–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 75–96% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 19°High 26°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 78–80% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature23 °C

WindRough

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:05Today · 0.58 m
↑ Pleamar02:23Tomorrow · 2.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:35Tomorrow · 0.58 m
↑ Pleamar14:44Tomorrow · 1.93 m
↓ Bajamar20:37Tomorrow · 0.67 m
↑ Pleamar02:58Friday 13 · 2.06 m
↓ Bajamar09:11Friday 13 · 0.66 m
↑ Pleamar15:21Friday 13 · 1.82 m

Predicción de referencia: Arinaga (Gran Canaria) · 1.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:23 and low tide at 20:05.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500002M35002A1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci25 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
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
27/08/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL36 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/01/2026Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
11/11/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL49 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml49 UFC/100 ml
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
22/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml7 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL76 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025No published assessment1 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 19/10/2026. 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 Arinaga extends for 700 metres along an urban frontage, with a shoreline of pebbles and gravel and a width of 70 metres. Occupancy is high, while the surroundings are described as windy with moderate waves. The seafront promenade structures arrival and is accompanied by food and drink establishments, litter bins, cleaning and accessible toilets. Access is easy on foot and there is an interurban bus service; the beach also provides assisted bathing and facilities for people with reduced mobility.

Length700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width70 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaMuelle de Taliarte

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Muelle de Taliarte marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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Assisted bathingPublished support service
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BusIntercity bus, Route Las Palmas
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Insular de Las Palmas · 30 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-100.

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