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La Oliva · Las Palmas
Playa del Hierro
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
850 mSand / Rock
Daily high26 °CUV5High tide02:33Low tide20:13JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 19:00
Now
Forecast for 19:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 19:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy 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 46 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 22°High 26°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonCloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 58 km/h Gusts 85 km/h Humidity 67–99% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ N · 11 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 60–93% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 3 km/h Humidity 79–81% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals
Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ 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 del Hierro is an isolated 850-metre beach made up of white sand and rock, extending before a dune system. It reaches 73 metres in width, with vegetation, usually low occupancy and strong waves; the listing also identifies it as a beach frequented by surfers and allows nudism. Access is by car via the FV-109. A surfing area is the site's main specific facility.
Length850 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width73 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicNaturism
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies a surfing area.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital General de Fuerteventura · 38 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include access from FV-109.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del HierroDrinks and cafés
near Playa del HierroParking
near Playa del Hierro
1
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
1.1 kmapprox.
2
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
1.1 kmapprox.
3
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
1.1 kmapprox.
4
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
1.2 kmapprox.
5
ParkingGratuito según OSM · 24 plazas · Public access
1.2 kmapprox.
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