Playa Guios-Los Gigantes (Argel)
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Santiago del Teide · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Guios-Los Gigantes (Argel)

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Water26 °CDaily high22 °CUV8High tide01:38Low tide19:26JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa La Arena · 2 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity55%
WindSE 7 km/hGusts 17 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV8

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

Town of Santiago del Teide
Today15:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today18:00☁21°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Today21:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 25% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow03:00◐18°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow06:00◐18°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow21:00◐19°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tuesday 2900:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tuesday 2903:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2906:00☀18°Clear · ↝ E 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SE at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 18°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 54–87% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 18°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 56–72% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 55% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 67–73% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ NW · 5 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900040M38040B3
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci40 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 mL40 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
21/01/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2024Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
15/10/2024Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL8 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.

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