Playa Gran Tarajal
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Tuineje · Las Palmas

Playa Gran Tarajal

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

560 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water24 °CDaily high31 °CUV8WavesSlightHigh tide01:55Low tide19:41JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature29 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain45%
Humidity35%
WindN 15 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV8
WavesSlight

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 wind17 km/h · 33°Water temperature24 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Tuineje
Today14:00☁26°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Today17:00☁27°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Today20:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ N 20 km/h
Today23:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀27°Clear☂ 15% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀23°Clear · ↝ N 12 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ NE 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 29 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 45% chance of rain and wind N at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 31 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 23°High 31°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 55% ↝ moderado Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 34–90% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 22°High 29°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ light Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 43–88% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ light Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 57–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Clear

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 40–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 12:25
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Slight

Water temperature24 °C

WindModerate

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar19:41Today · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar01:55Tomorrow · 2.8 m
↓ Bajamar07:55Tomorrow · 0.37 m
↑ Pleamar14:09Tomorrow · 2.88 m
↓ Bajamar20:14Tomorrow · 0.37 m
↑ Pleamar02:30Tuesday 29 · 2.79 m
↓ Bajamar08:31Tuesday 29 · 0.4 m
↑ Pleamar14:48Tuesday 29 · 2.79 m

Predicción de referencia: Puerto del Rosario (Fuerteventura) · 34.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 01:55 and low tide at 19:41.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test25/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70400030M35030A1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci10 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL80 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL31 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2024Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
15/10/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing4 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 25/08/2026. 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 Gran Tarajal is an urban beach of golden sand reaching 560 metres in length and 55 metres in width. Its seafront promenade accompanies an urban frontage with medium occupancy, usual wind and calm waters, as well as an anchorage area linked to the local harbour. Catering, a sports area and a children’s area broaden its everyday uses. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking, M. Jable bus route 9 and measures for people with reduced mobility.

Length560 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width55 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 facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaGran Tarajal

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, an anchorage and the nearby Gran Tarajal 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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BusRoute Route M. Jable nº9

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 12:00-20:00 · 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 General de Fuerteventura · 47 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from FV-4.

Location

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