Playa Pozo Izquierdo
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Santa Lucía de Tirajana · Las Palmas

Playa Pozo Izquierdo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,280 mSand / Cobbles / Gravel
Daily high22 °CUV5High tide02:23Low tide20:05JellyfishNo 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 with light rain
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity99%
WindW 45 km/hGusts 77 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 wind43 km/h · 246°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 Santa Lucía de Tirajana
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 45 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Today23:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂20°Cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00≋21°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00≋20°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow20:00≋19°Niebla☂ 60% · ↝ N 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ N 6 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 45 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 45 km/h Gusts 82 km/h Humidity 93–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 18°High 22°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonNiebla
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 6 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 87–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 91–95% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test21/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500022M35022A1
E. coli2 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
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing80 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/09/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment26 UFC/100 ml14 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 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 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 Pozo Izquierdo, also called El Arenal, extends for 1,280 metres over a surface formed by sand, gravel and rounded stones. Its width is limited to 20 metres, and the semi-urban frontage is exposed to windy conditions and moderate waves. Windsurfing is expressly associated with this area, which also includes a sports area and a surfing area. Access is easy on foot or by car, with an urban bus connection on lines 8 and 9 and basic cleaning and litter-bin services.

Length1,280 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Cobbles / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sports area
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Pasito Blanco

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Pasito Blanco marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusUrban bus, Routes 8, 9

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Insular de Las Palmas · 33 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-194.

Location

Directions

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