Playa Patalavaca
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Mogán · Las Palmas

Playa Patalavaca

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

303 mSand
Daily high28 °CUV9High tide01:37Low tide19:25JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Amadores · 4.1 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature28 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity64%
WindSW 2 km/hGusts 18 km/h
Maximum UV9

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 wind7 km/h · 355°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Mogán
Today14:00☁28°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Today17:00☂28°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Today20:00☁26°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Today23:00☁25°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀24°Clear☂ 15% · ↝ C 0 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 15% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 30% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 30% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 4 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀23°Clear · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀22°Clear · ↝ N 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind SW at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 9.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 25°High 28°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ NW · 7 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 38–79% ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 22°High 28°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 75% ↝ W · 3 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 49–78% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 23°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 65–77% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 22°High 30°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ W · 10 km/h Humidity 60–70% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500012M35012I1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci7 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL38 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing73 UFC/100 mL78 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/11/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
21/10/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
08/10/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL13 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 21/09/2026. 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 Patalavaca is an urban beach of dark sand, measuring 303 metres long and 50 metres wide. The seafront promenade, vegetation and ZEC protection accompany a highly frequented shoreline with moderate waves. Food and drink establishments feature prominently among the described services, together with sun lounger and parasol hire. It is accessed on foot or by car via the GC-500, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and interurban transport to Mogán. It also has adapted access, foot-washing points and a cleaning service.

Length303 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaMarina Narval (Anfi del Mar, Las Palmas)

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Marina Narval (Anfi del Mar, Las Palmas) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusIntercity bus, Route Mogan

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-09-16 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 10:00-18:00 · 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 facilitySan Roque · 9.5 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-500.

Location

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