Playa San Felipe
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Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria · Las Palmas

Playa San Felipe

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

450 mSand / Cobbles
Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide02:19Low tide20:01JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity71%
WindW 35 km/hGusts 59 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5
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 wind25 km/h · 244°Water temperature24 °CValid 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 María de Guía de Gran Canaria
Today17:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 35 km/h
Today20:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Today23:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁23°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁22°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ NE 1 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 35 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 23°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 66–94% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 75–96% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 24°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ moderado Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 83–87% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature24 °C

WindRough

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:01Today · 0.56 m
↑ Pleamar02:19Tomorrow · 2.23 m
↓ Bajamar08:29Tomorrow · 0.57 m
↑ Pleamar14:39Tomorrow · 2.01 m
↓ Bajamar20:34Tomorrow · 0.65 m
↑ Pleamar02:52Friday 13 · 2.15 m
↓ Bajamar09:06Friday 13 · 0.65 m
↑ Pleamar15:14Friday 13 · 1.89 m

Predicción de referencia: Puerto de las Nieves (Gran Canaria) · 12.1 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:19 and low tide at 20:01.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70500023M35023A1
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
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 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 bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
29/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
12/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/10/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/06/2024Suitable for bathing33 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL36 UFC/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 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 San Felipe is an isolated beach of dark sand and cobbles, extending 450 metres at the foot of a mountain frontage. It is 25 metres wide and occupancy is recorded as high, in a setting where strong waves predominate. It is easily reached on foot or by car from the GC-2, with parking and an urban bus connection via route 18. Facilities are limited to litter bins, together with access and danger signage.

Length450 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
MarinaPuerto de las Nieves

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include bins.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de las Nieves marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusUrban bus, Route 18

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 21 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GC-2.

Location

Directions

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