Playa Matagorda
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Tías · Las Palmas

Playa Matagorda

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

840 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesModerateHigh tide02:38Low tide20:18JellyfishNo 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
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity81%
WindSW 47 km/hGusts 66 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesModerate

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 wind37 km/h · 213°Water temperature23 °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 Tías
Today17:00☁25°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ SW 47 km/h
Today20:00☂23°Overcast with rain☂ 85% · ↝ SW 39 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ NW 22 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 24 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 25 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁23°Cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 18 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁24°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ N 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ N 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind SW at 47 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 22°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 85% ↝ fuerte Gusts 74 km/h Humidity 72–94% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 25°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 25% ↝ light Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 68–89% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 25°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 25% ↝ light Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 78–82% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

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

Water temperature23 °C

WindRough

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:18Today · 0.72 m
↑ Pleamar02:38Tomorrow · 2.62 m
↓ Bajamar08:46Tomorrow · 0.72 m
↑ Pleamar14:59Tomorrow · 2.39 m
↓ Bajamar20:51Tomorrow · 0.82 m
↑ Pleamar03:13Friday 13 · 2.53 m
↓ Bajamar09:23Friday 13 · 0.82 m
↑ Pleamar15:36Friday 13 · 2.26 m

Predicción de referencia: Arrecife (Lanzarote) · 9.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:38 and low tide at 20:18.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800028M35028E1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci2 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
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Not classified9 UFC/100 mL170 UFC/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL37 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/11/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
07/10/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL29 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 19/10/2026. 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 Matagorda is an urban beach of white sand, 840 metres long and 40 metres wide. The seafront promenade accompanies a very busy frontage, with usual wind and calm waters. The beach is connected with Puerto Calero and has catering, showers and sun-lounger and parasol hire. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles, a connection via route 2 and facilities for people with reduced mobility.

Length840 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel 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
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaPuerto Calero

Facilities and comfort

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

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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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusRoute Route 2

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2027-06-30 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-19:00 · 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 Doctor José Molina Orosa · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LZ-504.

Location

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