Telde · Las Palmas

Playa La Garita

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

260 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV5High tide02:23Low tide20:04JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity72%
WindS 22 km/hGusts 37 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 wind2 km/h · 188°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 Telde
Today16:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Today19:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow04:00≋22°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁23°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁22°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁20°Mostly cloudy · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 22 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 26°
MorningOvercastAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 27 km/h Gusts 53 km/h Humidity 69–89% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 11 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 72–93% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ N · 15 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 77–80% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500026M35026D3
E. coli18 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci53 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
28/10/2026Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL53 UFC/100 mL
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL70 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing35 UFC/100 mL23 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing25 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing67 UFC/100 mL55 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/04/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
31/03/2026Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
23/03/202630 /03/2026—
02/03/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL45 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
09/02/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL53 UFC/100 mL
04/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
28/10/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing43 UFC/100 mL35 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL9 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 GOOD EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 28/10/2026. 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 La Garita is an urban beach of dark sand, 260 metres long and 25 metres wide, accompanied by a seafront promenade. Its urban frontage has high occupancy and usually windy conditions, with strong waves. Catering, showers and foot-washing facilities provide practical support for a beach of modest scale, connected with Muelle de Taliarte. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with parking, urban buses on routes 1 and 2 and access for people with reduced mobility.

Length260 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaMuelle de Taliarte
Accessible shade

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Muelle de Taliarte marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
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BusUrban bus, Routes 1, 2
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-09-17 to 2026-12-31 · Saturday, Sunday and public holidays · 12:00-18:00 · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Insular de Las Palmas · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-10.

Location

Directions

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