Playa El Hombre
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Playa El Hombre

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

270 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV9High tide01:46Low tide19:33JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Melenara · 1 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature27 °CFeels like 27 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity50%
WindN 16 km/hGusts 25 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV9

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 wind7 km/h · 343°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Telde
Today14:00☂27°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Today17:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ N 23 km/h
Today20:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Today23:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐26°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀24°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀23°Clear · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀22°Clear · ↝ W 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 27 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind N at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 9.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 24°High 28°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ N · 7 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 38–75% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 22°High 27°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 60% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 53–71% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 23°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 53–61% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500026M35026A3
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL42 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing31 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing59 UFC/100 mL41 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing28 UFC/100 mL32 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
11/03/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/11/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 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 14/09/2026. 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 El Hombre is an urban beach of dark sand, 270 metres long and 65 metres wide. Its urban frontage has a seafront promenade and a surf area, while the usual conditions are described as strong waves and wind. The beach has limited facilities, focused on litter bins, cleaning and its relationship with Muelle de Taliarte. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking and several urban bus routes, including 2, 4, 5 and 6.

Length270 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width65 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel 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
Bins
Cleaning service
Surfing area
MarinaMuelle de Taliarte

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area and the nearby Muelle de Taliarte marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusUrban bus, Routes 2, 4, 5, 6

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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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Insular de Las Palmas · 13 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-10.

Location

Directions

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