SkyHigh cloud
Puerto del Rosario · Las Palmas
Playa Chica
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
117 mSand
Water22 °CDaily high28 °CUV5High tide02:33Low tide20:13JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Blanca · 2 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind4 km/h · 215°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 45% chance of rain and wind SW at 46 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 23°High 28°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 47 km/h Gusts 66 km/h Humidity 64–93% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 21°High 24°
☂ Rain 50% ↝ NE · 13 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 69–89% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 74–78% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 19°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa Chica, also called Los Pozos, is an urban white-sand beach in the built-up area of Puerto del Rosario. Its 117-metre length and 26-metre width form an urban frontage with a seafront promenade, calm waters, anchorage and high occupancy. Access is easy on foot, adapted for people with reduced mobility, and served by an urban bus from the FV-2. Practical facilities include showers, foot showers, bins, cleaning, food services, a nautical club, lifeguard services and first aid.
Length117 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width26 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto del Rosario marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsLifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Nearest health facilityHospital General de Fuerteventura · 0.8 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from FV-2.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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