SkyNiebla
Agaete · Las Palmas
Playa de Risco
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
435 mSand / Cobbles / Gravel
Daily high27 °CUV5High tide02:19Low tide20:01JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 19:00
Now
Forecast for 19:00
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 wind35 km/h · 225°Valid for11/11/2026 19:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 19:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of niebla and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 30 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Partly cloudy
Low 25°High 27°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 38 km/h Gusts 70 km/h Humidity 79–98% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Partly cloudy
Low 23°High 25°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 16 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 73–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 23°High 23°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 79–80% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ NE · 15 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Risco is an open beach on Gran Canaria, beside the district of the same name, 435 metres long and 41 metres wide. Dark sand, rounded stones and gravel occupy an isolated mountainous coast, forming part of the Parque Natural de Tamadaba and covered with vegetation. Strong waves and wind are among its usual conditions. It requires a 1-kilometre walk from the GC-200 road; access is on foot and there are litter bins and an interurban bus connection.
Length435 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width41 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Cobbles / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
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
BusIntercity bus, Route Agaete-Puerto de Las Nieves 103 (101)
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Doctor NegrÍn · 52 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from GC-200.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
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Where to eat
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