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

Playa Guios-Los Gigantes (Argel)

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water25 °CDaily high20 °CUV5High tide02:12Low tide19:55JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa La Arena · 2 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity99%
WindS 23 km/hGusts 46 km/h
Water25 °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 wind34 km/h · 191°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 Santiago del Teide
Today17:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 23 km/h
Today20:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Today23:00≋17°Mist☂ 75% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 50% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00≋17°Niebla☂ 50% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00≋19°Niebla☂ 80% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tomorrow20:00≋16°Mist☂ 45% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00≋15°Mist☂ 45% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Friday 1302:00≋15°Niebla · ↝ E 4 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐14°Partly cloudy · ↝ NE 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with rain and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 23 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 17°High 20°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 37 km/h Gusts 77 km/h Humidity 93–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 19°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 86–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 14°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 82–96% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 13°High 19°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 5 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900040M38040B3
E. coli29 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci4 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 bathing29 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
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
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.

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