Playa Honda
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San Bartolomé · Las Palmas

Playa Honda

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,900 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high30 °CUV8WavesSlightHigh tide13:37Low tide19:45JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature28 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity40%
WindNE 10 km/hGusts 15 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 wind15 km/h · 42°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 San Bartolomé
Today13:00☁28°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Today16:00☁27°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 22 km/h
Today19:00☁24°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NW 21 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀28°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀23°Clear · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀22°Clear · ↝ N 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind NE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °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 30°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ light Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 40–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 44–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 83–88% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Clear

Low 21°High 32°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 35–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature24 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar13:37Today · 3.01 m
↓ Bajamar19:45Today · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar01:59Tomorrow · 2.9 m
↓ Bajamar07:58Tomorrow · 0.38 m
↑ Pleamar14:13Tomorrow · 3 m
↓ Bajamar20:18Tomorrow · 0.37 m
↑ Pleamar02:34Tuesday 29 · 2.89 m
↓ Bajamar08:35Tuesday 29 · 0.41 m

Predicción de referencia: Arrecife (Lanzarote) · 5.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 13:37 and low tide at 19:45.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800018M35018E1
E. coli9 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
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing100 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
28/01/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/11/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/11/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
24/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL38 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml38 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml6 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 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 8/09/2026. 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 Honda consists of two coves separated by the Casas del Señor Juan and connected to Playa de Guacimeta, in Tías. The urban group reaches 1,900 metres in length and 85 metres in width, with golden sand, a seafront promenade, vegetation and calm yet windy waters. High visitor numbers coexist with an environment protected as a Special Area of Conservation and a nearby marina. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with adapted access, between 50 and 100 parking spaces, a bus service and assisted bathing.

Length1,900 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width85 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 characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaPuerto Calero

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Calero marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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Assisted bathingPublished support service
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusRoute Routes 2, 4, 5, 6

Safety and assistance

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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 Doctor José Molina Orosa · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LZ-1.

Location

Directions

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