Playa El Reducto
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Arrecife · Las Palmas

Playa El Reducto

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

470 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water24 °CDaily high30 °CUV8WavesSlightHigh tide01:59Low tide19:45JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity63%
WindE 13 km/hGusts 18 km/h
Water24 °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 wind16 km/h · 47°Water temperature24 °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 Arrecife
Today14:00☁27°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Today17:00☁27°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ N 24 km/h
Today20:00☁25°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁23°Cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀23°Clear · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀23°Clear · ↝ NE 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind E at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 24°High 30°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ light Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 48–90% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 23°High 29°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 67–89% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 23°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 80–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☀

Clear

Low 22°High 31°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 45–80% ☀ 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 temperature24 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar19:45Today · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar01:59Tomorrow · 2.9 m
↓ Bajamar07:58Tomorrow · 0.38 m
↑ Pleamar14:13Tomorrow · 3 m
↓ Bajamar20:18Tomorrow · 0.37 m
↑ Pleamar02:34Tuesday 29 · 2.89 m
↓ Bajamar08:35Tuesday 29 · 0.41 m
↑ Pleamar14:51Tuesday 29 · 2.91 m

Predicción de referencia: Arrecife (Lanzarote) · 3 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 01:59 and low tide at 19:45.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70800004M35004B1
E. coli280 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci290 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
22/09/2026Area where bathing is temporarily prohibited280 UFC/100 mL290 UFC/100 mL
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing100 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
27/07/20265 /08/2026—
22/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
22/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
03/02/202631 /03/2026—
27/01/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
03/11/2025Area where bathing is temporarily prohibited180 UFC/100 mL410 UFC/100 mL
03/11/2025No published assessment100 UFC/100 ml170 UFC/100 ml
03/11/2025No published assessment180 UFC/100 ml410 UFC/100 ml
28/10/2025Area where bathing is temporarily prohibited30 UFC/100 mL81 UFC/100 mL
28/10/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml81 UFC/100 ml
16/10/2025Area where bathing is temporarily prohibited6 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
15/10/2025Area where bathing is temporarily prohibited130 UFC/100 mL430 UFC/100 mL
15/10/2025No published assessment80 UFC/100 ml250 UFC/100 ml
15/10/2025No published assessment130 UFC/100 ml430 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment54 UFC/100 ml33 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml4 UFC/100 ml
14/10/2025No published assessment12 UFC/100 ml33 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 22/09/2026. 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 Reducto is Arrecife's urban beach, a strip of white sand 470 metres long and 45 metres wide. The seafront promenade, vegetation and calm waters define a highly frequented urban frontage. Its layout is also intended to facilitate stays, with adapted access, assisted bathing and accessible toilets. It is reached on foot or by car via the LZ-2, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces and several bus routes. There are also showers, food and drink establishments and nautical equipment hire.

Length470 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width45 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding 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
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
MarinaPuerto Calero

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Calero 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
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusRoute Routes 4, 5, 6 14
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-06-20 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 Doctor José Molina Orosa · 1 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 LZ-2.

Location

Directions

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