Playa Famara
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Teguise · Las Palmas

Playa Famara

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water17 °CDaily high27 °CUV5High tide02:38Low tide20:18JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming is prohibited according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusRed flagConfirmed11/11 · 11:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity82%
WindSW 50 km/hGusts 68 km/h
Water17 °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 wind41 km/h · 21°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedRed flagCorrientes11/11/2026 11:00 · Gobierno de Canarias · Infoplayas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Teguise
Today17:00☂24°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SW 50 km/h
Today20:00☂22°Overcast with rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 40 km/h
Today23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ NW 24 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NW 26 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ NW 21 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 15 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 24 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀21°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ N 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ 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 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind SW at 50 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 21°High 27°
MorningOvercastAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 52 km/h Gusts 77 km/h Humidity 68–96% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 23°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 20% ↝ NW · 24 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 70–93% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 18°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 79–82% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800024M35024E4
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci2 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
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
05/11/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/10/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL13 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 19/10/2026. 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 Famara extends through the municipality of Teguise, in Las Palmas, from the village of La Caleta de Famara to the foothills of Risco de Famara. The listing identifies an official bathing area with parking and lifeguard service during the stated period. The municipal tourism portal describes a beach several kilometres long, with fine tan-coloured sand and sparsely vegetated dunes behind it. It is an open area with waves, wind and strong currents, associated with surfing, bodyboarding, kitesurfing and windfoiling.

Sand typeFine tan sandPublished texture or colour
Coastal settingSparsely vegetated dunesSurrounding landscape

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-19:00

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking.

Location

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