Playa Morro Jable
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Pájara · Las Palmas

Playa Morro Jable

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

4,325 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high29 °CUV8WavesSlightHigh tide01:45Low tide19:33JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature28 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain40%
Humidity35%
WindNE 14 km/hGusts 28 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV8
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 wind19 km/h · 42°Water temperature23 °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 Pájara
Today14:00☁28°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Today17:00☁27°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Today20:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ N 18 km/h
Today23:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀22°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ E 22 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀23°Clear · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀21°Clear · ↝ NE 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 40% chance of rain and wind NE at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 24°High 29°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 55% ↝ moderado Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 35–81% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 22°High 27°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ moderado Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 44–81% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ moderado Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 58–84% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Clear

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ N · 5 km/h Humidity 40–75% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature23 °C

WindModerate

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar19:33Today · 0.2 m
↑ Pleamar01:45Tomorrow · 2.45 m
↓ Bajamar07:47Tomorrow · 0.25 m
↑ Pleamar13:59Tomorrow · 2.51 m
↓ Bajamar20:07Tomorrow · 0.23 m
↑ Pleamar02:20Tuesday 29 · 2.4 m
↓ Bajamar08:23Tuesday 29 · 0.29 m
↑ Pleamar14:36Tuesday 29 · 2.4 m

Predicción de referencia: Morro Jable (Fuerteventura) · 2.8 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 01:45 and low tide at 19:33.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test24/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70400015M35015H1
E. coli1 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
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2024Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL26 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 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 24/08/2026. 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 Morro Jable, also known as Matorral, stands out for the scale of its urban golden-sand beach: 4,325 metres long and 60 metres wide. The seafront promenade accompanies a broad urban frontage with medium occupancy, usual wind and calm waters. Its relationship with Puerto de Morro Jable is reflected in the nautical facilities and beach services. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking, buses and accessibility measures, including the possibility of assisted bathing.

Length4,325 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished 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
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaPuerto de Morro Jable
Accessible shade

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto de Morro Jable marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
ParkingNear the beach
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BusRoute Route 4,5,9 and 10
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-06-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-20:00 · 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 General de Fuerteventura · 93 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 FV-2.

Location

Directions

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