Antigua · Las Palmas

Playa El Muellito

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

180 mSand / Cobbles
Daily high26 °CUV5High tide02:33Low tide20:13JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusRed flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyNiebla
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity82%
WindSW 44 km/hGusts 64 km/h
Maximum UV5

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 wind41 km/h · 224°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 Antigua
Today17:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SW 48 km/h
Today20:00≋22°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ SW 41 km/h
Today23:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NW 20 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁22°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ NW 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of niebla and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 44 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

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 26°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 50 km/h Gusts 75 km/h Humidity 65–98% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☁

Overcast

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ N · 11 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 70–92% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 30% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 79–85% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☁

Cloudy

Low 16°High 25°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ N · 15 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70400003M35003C1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci4 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
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL45 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL13 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL33 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing34 UFC/100 mL48 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
31/07/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
25/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing16 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 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 El Muellito, also known as Salinas, is a semi-urban beach of golden sand and cobbles reaching 180 metres in length and 17 metres in width. Its calm waters and low occupancy define a quiet shoreline, accessible on foot or by car and with parking. Interurban transport, including route 2, facilitates access. Facilities include litter bins, cleaning and restaurants, a brief but sufficient provision accompanying its coastal character.

Length180 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width17 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished 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
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
MarinaCaleta de Fuste

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Caleta de Fuste marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusIntercity bus, Route 2

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital General de Fuerteventura · 15 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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