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Beach Weather Today in El Cotillo

Today the maximum temperature will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 16%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and strong at 37kmh from the North-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

El Cotillo faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:14 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in El Cotillo

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 54%.

EL COTILLO - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 17° 18° 18° 18° 17°
30% 32% 32% 29% 10% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 18° 17°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2% 54% 64%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 18°
65% 47% 91% 86% 80% 84% 86% 78%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 17°
57% 51% 86% 36% 17% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 17° 18° 17° 17°
2% 60% 62% 48% 19% 14% 25% 11%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18°
3% 33% 59% 88% 78% 87% 86% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.4mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 17° 17° 18° 18° 17° 17°
95% 80% 80% 77% 63% 75% 86% 78%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
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Thu 8th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
1.4m
1.3m
1.4m
1.2m
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.7m
9.1s 11.9s 11.8s 11.6s 11.2s 6.7s 6.6s 10.9s
Fri 9th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.8m
10.8s 10.8s 10.6s 10.3s 3.8s 3.8s 3.7s 12.1s
Sat 10th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
27
kmh
31
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.8m
12.0s 11.9s 11.6s 11.1s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.8s
Sun 11th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
10.5s 10.3s 12.3s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s 11.9s 14.3s
Mon 12th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
13.4s 13.2s 13.0s 12.6s 12.1s 11.9s 11.8s 13.3s
Tue 13th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
17
kmh
22
kmh
30
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
38
kmh
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.9m
1.0m
1.5m
1.2m
1.5m
13.1s 12.3s 12.0s 11.9s 11.9s 11.6s 16.0s 14.9s
Wed 14th January
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
40
kmh
38
kmh
36
kmh
39
kmh
35
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
14.4s 13.8s 13.1s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.9s 12.4s
Thu 8th January
4:40 AM 10:55 AM 5:07 PM 10:56 PM
1.97 0.01 1.63 0.17
Fri 9th January
5:25 AM 11:39 AM 5:53 PM 11:43 PM
1.79 0.18 1.50 0.31
Sat 10th January
6:14 AM 12:30 PM 6:48 PM
1.61 0.32 1.40
Sun 11th January
12:42 AM 7:12 AM 1:31 PM 7:55 PM
0.45 1.45 0.43 1.35
Mon 12th January
1:59 AM 8:24 AM 2:44 PM 9:09 PM
0.53 1.35 0.48 1.36
Tue 13th January
3:24 AM 9:40 AM 3:54 PM 10:16 PM
0.53 1.33 0.45 1.43
Wed 14th January
4:36 AM 10:46 AM 4:50 PM 11:10 PM
0.45 1.38 0.38 1.54
Thu 8th January
18°
0.0mm
27kmh ENE
16%
Fri 9th January
18°
0.0mm
16kmh NE
15%
Sat 10th January
18°
0.2mm
28kmh NE
77%
Sun 11th January
18°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
30%
Mon 12th January
18°
0.0mm
5kmh ENE
30%
Tue 13th January
19°
0.9mm
36kmh W
64%
Wed 14th January
18°
0.2mm
36kmh N
79%
Thu 15th January
17°
0.3mm
29kmh WSW
72%
Fri 16th January
18°
0.1mm
41kmh NNE
63%
Sat 17th January
17°
0.0mm
33kmh N
54%
Sun 18th January
19°
0.2mm
30kmh NW
68%
Mon 19th January
19°
0.0mm
20kmh NNW
77%
Tue 20th January
19°
0.2mm
33kmh ESE
48%
Wed 21st January
17°
0.0mm
40kmh NNE
73%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in El Cotillo

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 7 days of very light rain with an average of 0.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 55%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in El Cotillo don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at El Cotillo, La Oliva, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

A holiday at the beach in El Cotillo, La Oliva, Fuerteventura is a perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the Canary Islands in Spain. Known for its stunning coastline and crystal-clear waters, El Cotillo offers an idyllic escape for those seeking relaxation and adventure.

Beach Type

El Cotillo features a mix of beach types, ranging from powdery white sand to coarse sand and pebbles. The beaches are also known for their rocky areas and natural reefs, which make them perfect for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. The fish and marine life in these areas are attracted to the rocks and reefs, making it an ideal spot for exploring underwater wonders.

Beach Activities

There's no shortage of beach activities to enjoy at El Cotillo. Some popular choices include:

  • Surfing: With consistent waves throughout the year, El Cotillo is a popular destination for surfers of all levels.
  • Snorkeling and diving: As mentioned earlier, the rocky areas and natural reefs provide excellent opportunities to explore marine life.
  • Stand-up paddleboarding (SUP): The calm waters around some parts of El Cotillo make it ideal for SUP enthusiasts.
  • Kiteboarding: The strong winds that often blow through the area create perfect conditions for kiteboarding.
  • Fishing: The abundant marine life around El Cotillo makes it an excellent spot for fishing enthusiasts.

Accommodations

While there may not be many large beach resorts in El Cotillo, there are still plenty of accommodation options available. Some popular choices include:

  • Laif Hotel: A stylish boutique hotel offering modern amenities and stunning views of the ocean.
  • Hotel Boutique La Marquesina: Located close to the beach, this charming hotel features comfortable rooms with private terraces.
  • Soul Surfer Hotel: A budget-friendly option that caters specifically to surfers with equipment storage facilities.

Areas to Stay In

When choosing where to stay in El Cotillo, consider the following areas:

  • El Cotillo town: Staying in the heart of El Cotillo provides easy access to restaurants, bars, and shops. It's also a short walk to several beautiful beaches.
  • Los Lagos: This area is known for its calm and shallow waters, making it perfect for families with young children or those looking to enjoy water sports like paddleboarding.
  • Piedra Playa: This area is popular with surfers due to its consistent waves and close proximity to surfing spots.

Beach Amenities

El Cotillo beach offers a range of amenities for visitors to enjoy:

  • Sunbeds and parasols available for rent
  • Beachside bars and restaurants
  • Public restrooms
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak season
  • Parking spaces near the beach
  • Surf schools and equipment rental shops

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