Pájara · Las Palmas

Playa La Lajita

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

915 mSand / Cobbles
Daily high26 °CUV5High tide02:20Low tide20:02JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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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
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain55%
Humidity80%
WindSW 46 km/hGusts 67 km/h
Maximum UV5

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind4 km/h · 217°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 Pájara
Today17:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 46 km/h
Today20:00≋22°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SW 41 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 23 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 50% · ↝ NW 18 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NW 14 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ N 17 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁23°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ N 14 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀18°Clear · ↝ N 10 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind SW at 46 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 26°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 49 km/h Gusts 74 km/h Humidity 71–97% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 50% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 73–91% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 76–81% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70400015M35015D1
E. coli29 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
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL33 UFC/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
25/09/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 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 28/09/2026. 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 La Lajita extends for 915 metres as a semi-urban beach of dark sand and cobbles, with a semi-urban frontage as well. It is long and narrow, only 20 metres wide, and combines windy surroundings with calm waters. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking and a bus connection on the M. Jable route. For a comfortable visit it has accessible toilets, showers and litter bins. The beach also offers an anchorage area and cleaning services.

Length915 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Anchorage
MarinaGran Tarajal

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers and bins.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Gran Tarajal marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusRoute Route M.Jable
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital General de Fuerteventura · 60 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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