Playa La Concha
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Arrecife · Las Palmas

Playa La Concha

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

250 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:38Low tide20:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa El Reducto · 2.3 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain65%
Humidity77%
WindSW 46 km/hGusts 62 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 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 65% chance of rain and wind SW at 46 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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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

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 13 km/h Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 60–86% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 74–78% ◉ Water 23° ☀ 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 test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800004M35004E1
E. coli2 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
29/08/2023Suitable for bathing1 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 21/09/2026. 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 La Concha, also known as Playa de Arencibia or Playa de la Charca, is an urban beach of golden sand measuring 250 metres long and 80 metres wide. Its seafront promenade and calm waters form part of an urban frontage, while ZEC protection adds an environmental element to the surroundings. Usual occupancy is medium. It is easily accessed on foot or by car via the LZ-2, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and bus route 4. The beach has litter bins and a cleaning service.

Length250 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
MarinaPuerto Calero

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Calero marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusRoute Route 4

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor José Molina Orosa · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from LZ-2.

Location

Directions

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