Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria · Las Palmas

Playa Roque Prieto

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

40 mRock
Water24 °CDaily high27 °CUV9High tide01:44Low tide19:32JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa San Felipe · 4 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain70%
Humidity42%
WindNW 6 km/hGusts 14 km/h
Water24 °C
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 wind6 km/h · 161°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 Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria
Today14:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Today17:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Today20:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today23:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀26°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀27°Clear☂ 40% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀26°Clear☂ 40% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀23°Clear · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀23°Clear · ↝ S 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 70% chance of rain and wind NW at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 9.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 24°High 27°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 33–60% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 9
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 23°High 27°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SE · 11 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 45–69% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 23°High 23°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 11 km/h Humidity 57–67% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Clear

Low 21°High 27°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500023M35023B1
E. coli1 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci3 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
23/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing27 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/10/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
01/08/2023Suitable for bathing2 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 14/09/2026. 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 Roque Prieto is a small isolated rocky beach, only 40 metres long and 10 metres wide. It is in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria, with a coastal frontage described as urban, high occupancy and strong waves. Access is easy on foot or by car from the GC-294, with parking and an interurban bus connection. It also has access for people with reduced mobility and a rescue service during the period stated in the listing.

Length40 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionRockPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
MarinaPuerto de las Nieves

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de las Nieves marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
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BusIntercity bus, Route GALDAR

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 22.2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-294.

Location

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