Playa Cochinos (Los) (El Cochino)

San Bartolomé de Tirajana · Las Palmas

Playa Cochinos (Los) (El Cochino)

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water22 °CDaily high20 °CUV5High tide02:12Low tide19:53JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa El Inglés · 0.9 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity89%
WindW 44 km/hGusts 78 km/h
Water22 °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 wind4 km/h · 270°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 San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 44 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 37 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂19°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00≋19°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00≋17°Niebla☂ 55% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow23:00≋17°Niebla☂ 55% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁16°High cloud · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀16°Clear · ↝ NW 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 44 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 18°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 49 km/h Gusts 85 km/h Humidity 85–98% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 17°High 20°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonNiebla
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 6 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 82–99% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 16°High 17°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 74–89% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500019M35019I1
E. coli10 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci29 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
20/10/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing220 UFC/100 mL44 UFC/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing69 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL80 UFC/100 mL
17/03/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2026Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL57 UFC/100 mL
27/01/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2025Suitable for bathing47 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing17 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
06/05/2025Suitable for bathing56 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
08/04/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
11/03/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/02/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
21/01/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
05/11/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
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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 20/10/2026. 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 Cochinos (Los) (El Cochino) is in San Bartolomé de Tirajana, in Las Palmas. The listing identifies an official bathing area with access for people with reduced mobility and parking. According to the technical documentation of the Government of the Canary Islands, it is a golden-sand beach between Playa El Inglés and Playa Las Burras, formed by three areas separated by breakwaters. Each area has access from the seafront avenue, and one of them is adapted for people with reduced mobility. State tourism information also notes calm waters, a length of 250 metres and a width of 20 metres.

Sand typeGolden sandPublished texture or colour

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

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ParkingNear the beach

Access and accessibility

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