Playa Famara
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Teguise · Las Palmas

Playa Famara

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water17 °CDaily high28 °CUV8High tide13:37Low tide19:45JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones muy favorables · estimación

Swimming is prohibited according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusRed flagConfirmed27/09 · 11:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature27 °CFeels like 27 °C
Forecast rain35%
Humidity42%
WindNE 11 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water17 °C
Maximum UV8

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones muy favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind18 km/h · 41°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedRed flagCorrientes27/09/2026 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
Today13:00☁27°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Today16:00☁26°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NW 19 km/h
Today19:00☁24°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NW 17 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀27°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Tomorrow16:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NE 13 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 27 °C, 35% chance of rain and wind NE at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 23°High 28°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ E · 19 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 42–85% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 22°High 27°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 49–90% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☀

Clear

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 78–87% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☀

Clear

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 40–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800024M35024E4
E. coli9 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
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
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 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 7/09/2026. 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 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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Lifeguards2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-20:00

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking.

Location

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