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
Water22 °CDaily high26 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide02:12Low tide19:53JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity89%
WindW 44 km/hGusts 78 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV5
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 wind4 km/h · 270°Water temperature22 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of San Bartolomé de Tirajana
Today16:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 46 km/h
Today19:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 41 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 95% · ↝ SW 17 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ W 5 km/h
Tomorrow16:00≋19°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00≋18°Niebla☂ 55% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tomorrow22:00≋17°Mist☂ 55% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Friday 1301:00◐16°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 5 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light 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 W at 44 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 85 km/h Humidity 85–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 82–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 16°High 25°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ light Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 74–89% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature22 °C

WindRough

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar19:53Today · 0.54 m
↑ Pleamar02:12Tomorrow · 2.01 m
↓ Bajamar08:22Tomorrow · 0.53 m
↑ Pleamar14:33Tomorrow · 1.78 m
↓ Bajamar20:23Tomorrow · 0.62 m
↑ Pleamar02:45Friday 13 · 1.93 m
↓ Bajamar08:57Friday 13 · 0.6 m
↑ Pleamar15:09Friday 13 · 1.67 m

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

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 22 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:12 and low tide at 19:53.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500019M35019A1
E. coli3 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci9 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
20/10/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
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
11/11/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
11/11/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment26 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
23/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
26/08/2025No published assessment13 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
12/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL80 UFC/100 mL
12/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml80 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 20/10/2026. 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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