Playa Melenara
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Telde · Las Palmas

Playa Melenara

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

350 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high27 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide02:23Low tide20:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity72%
WindS 22 km/hGusts 37 km/h
Water23 °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 wind2 km/h · 188°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 Telde
Today16:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Today19:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 15 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow04:00≋22°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁23°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁22°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁21°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Friday 1304:00☁20°Mostly cloudy · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 22 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 22°High 27°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 53 km/h Humidity 69–89% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☂

Mostly cloudy with rain

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 72–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 25°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 77–80% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 60–80% ☀ 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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Slight

Water temperature23 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:05Today · 0.58 m
↑ Pleamar02:23Tomorrow · 2.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:35Tomorrow · 0.58 m
↑ Pleamar14:44Tomorrow · 1.93 m
↓ Bajamar20:37Tomorrow · 0.67 m
↑ Pleamar02:58Friday 13 · 2.06 m
↓ Bajamar09:11Friday 13 · 0.66 m
↑ Pleamar15:21Friday 13 · 1.82 m

Predicción de referencia: Arinaga (Gran Canaria) · 15.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:23 and low tide at 20:05.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500026M35026C1
E. coli4 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci220 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
28/10/2026Recomendación de no baño4 UFC/100 mL220 UFC/100 mL
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL43 UFC/100 mL
15/10/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL58 UFC/100 mL
05/10/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
30/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL44 UFC/100 mL
29/09/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL35 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL59 UFC/100 mL
10/09/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL35 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing24 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL11 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing36 UFC/100 mL33 UFC/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing36 UFC/100 mL39 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/04/2026Suitable 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 28/10/2026. 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 Melenara is an urban beach of dark sand, 350 metres long and 30 metres wide, integrated into a semi-urban frontage with a seafront promenade and vegetation. Its usual waters have moderate waves and attendance is high. The surroundings offer an easy connection with the city and services intended for everyday use. It is reached on foot or by car via the GC-116, with urban transport on route 2 and parking. There are accessible toilets, showers, foot-washing facilities, catering, a children’s area and assisted bathing.

Length350 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Children’s area
MarinaMuelle de Taliarte
Accessible shade

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Muelle de Taliarte marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus, Route 2
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-01-01 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 11:30-20:30 · 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 · 13 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 GC-116.

Location

Directions

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