Playa El Inglés

San Bartolomé de Tirajana · Las Palmas

Playa El Inglés

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

2,700 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high32 °CUV9WavesSlightHigh tide01:37Low tide19:25JellyfishNo 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
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain80%
Humidity41%
WindNW 1 km/hGusts 13 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV9
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 wind9 km/h · 35°Water temperature26 °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 de Tirajana
Today14:00☁25°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today17:00☁24°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today23:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐20°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐24°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°Cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂26°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀20°Clear · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀20°Clear · ↝ W 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 80% chance of rain and wind NW at 1 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 32 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 9.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 32°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 80% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 36–64% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 9
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 41–69% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 9
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ light Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 56–63% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 9
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 50–75% ☀ UV 9
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 temperature26 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar19:25Today · 0.15 m
↑ Pleamar01:37Tomorrow · 2.22 m
↓ Bajamar07:37Tomorrow · 0.19 m
↑ Pleamar13:51Tomorrow · 2.32 m
↓ Bajamar19:59Tomorrow · 0.18 m
↑ Pleamar02:13Tuesday 29 · 2.21 m
↓ Bajamar08:14Tuesday 29 · 0.22 m
↑ Pleamar14:30Tuesday 29 · 2.23 m

Predicción de referencia: Pasito Blanco (Gran Canaria) · 5.6 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 26 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 01:37 and low tide at 19:25.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test25/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500019M35019A1
E. coli7 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci11 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
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
17/03/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
27/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2025Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL80 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
06/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/04/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/03/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
18/02/2025Suitable for bathing21 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/01/2025Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
05/11/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
22/10/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 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 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 El Inglés is a large-scale urban beach, 2,700 metres long and 50 metres wide, formed of golden sand. Its protected dune frontage and seafront promenade introduce an open landscape within a busy setting, while the usual waters are calm. The beach permits nudism and is linked to the marina of Pasito Blanco. It can be reached on foot or by car via the GC-500, with bus routes. Practical services include toilets, showers, catering, sun-lounger and parasol hire, and nautical equipment hire.

Length2,700 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingDunesSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Pasito Blanco

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Pasito Blanco marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusRoute Route 6,32,33 Global

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsAll year · 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 Universitario Insular de Las Palmas · 49 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-500.

Location

Directions

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