Arucas · Las Palmas

Playa Bocabarranco (Bañaderos)

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Water24 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:23Low tide20:04JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa del Puertillo · 0.4 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity71%
WindW 35 km/hGusts 59 km/h
Water24 °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 wind25 km/h · 244°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 Arucas
Today17:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 35 km/h
Today20:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Today23:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁22°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁21°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 1 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁20°Cloudy · ↝ W 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 35 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 22°High 27°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 33 km/h Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 66–94% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 75–96% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 20°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 83–87% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test30/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500006M35006E1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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
30/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/09/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing54 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL26 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
30/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/10/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
26/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing130 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL27 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing32 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL48 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 30/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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