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Beach Weather Today in Playa de Las Canteras

Today the maximum temperature will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 32kmh from the North. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

Playa de Las Canteras faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 07:07 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 73% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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 Playa de Las Canteras

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will be dry and Sunday will have 0.7mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

PLAYA DE LAS CANTERAS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 15° 16° 16° 16° 16°
73% 78% 86% 80% 55% 73% 73% 88%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16° 16°
88% 73% 52% 75% 64% 88% 82% 81%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 17°
86% 60% 54% 83% 80% 84% 60% 82%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 17° 16°
70% 63% 78% 86% 73% 76% 18% 83%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 17° 17°
87% 70% 78% 30% 23% 19% 44% 86%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 17° 17° 18° 17° 16°
23% 70% 76% 72% 77% 7% 7% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 17° 16° 16° 16° 15° 16° 15°
58% 51% 76% 96% 80% 83% 80% 69%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 9th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.5m
12.4s 12.3s 14.3s 13.7s 13.7s 14.2s 13.8s 13.5s
Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
27
kmh
38
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
35
kmh
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
13.3s 12.7s 13.3s 13.4s 13.3s 12.8s 12.6s 12.4s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
37
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
29
kmh
1.8m
1.5m
1.6m
1.1m
1.6m
1.6m
1.4m
1.5m
12.0s 11.8s 12.0s 13.3s 13.1s 12.4s 12.4s 12.5s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
29
kmh
1.7m
1.6m
1.7m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.5m
14.3s 13.6s 13.1s 12.6s 12.2s 12.0s 12.0s 12.0s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
25
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
1.1m
11.9s 11.7s 11.4s 11.1s 10.9s 10.7s 10.8s 11.8s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
1.0m
0.5m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.4m
11.5s 7.1s 10.9s 10.8s 10.7s 10.5s 16.1s 15.7s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
27
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
15.3s 14.9s 14.7s 15.0s 14.9s 14.2s 13.7s 13.4s
Mon 9th March
4:21 AM 10:24 AM 4:39 PM 10:45 PM
1.50 0.23 1.46 0.33
Tue 10th March
4:58 AM 11:02 AM 5:24 PM 11:37 PM
1.32 0.40 1.32 0.49
Wed 11th March
5:52 AM 11:58 AM 6:37 PM
1.14 0.55 1.20
Thu 12th March
1:20 AM 7:44 AM 1:54 PM 8:33 PM
0.60 1.04 0.62 1.19
Fri 13th March
3:25 AM 9:42 AM 3:39 PM 9:59 PM
0.54 1.10 0.55 1.31
Sat 14th March
4:33 AM 10:44 AM 4:38 PM 10:52 PM
0.38 1.25 0.40 1.48
Sun 15th March
5:15 AM 11:25 AM 5:20 PM 11:31 PM
0.20 1.43 0.22 1.66
Mon 9th March
17°
0.2mm
31kmh NNE
75%
Tue 10th March
16°
0.5mm
32kmh NNE
75%
Wed 11th March
17°
0.6mm
27kmh NNE
73%
Thu 12th March
17°
0.1mm
27kmh NNE
68%
Fri 13th March
18°
0.0mm
22kmh NNE
54%
Sat 14th March
18°
0.0mm
22kmh N
52%
Sun 15th March
16°
0.7mm
30kmh NNE
74%
Mon 16th March
16°
0.7mm
26kmh NNE
65%
Tue 17th March
17°
1.0mm
35kmh N
64%
Wed 18th March
16°
0.9mm
39kmh N
86%
Thu 19th March
16°
0.9mm
30kmh NNW
85%
Fri 20th March
17°
0.4mm
30kmh NNW
75%
Sat 21st March
18°
0.2mm
21kmh NNW
76%
Sun 22nd March
17°
0.8mm
8kmh SE
72%

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Next 14 day Beach Weather in Playa de Las Canteras

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 17° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 12 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 71%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Playa de Las Canteras don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Playa de Las Canteras, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain

Taking a holiday at Playa de Las Canteras, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain is an excellent choice for beach aficionados seeking a relaxing getaway. This beautiful beach is situated in the bustling city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, offering stunning views and a range of activities to enjoy during your stay.

Beach Type

Playa de Las Canteras boasts golden-yellow sand that stretches over 3 kilometers along the coast. The sand is relatively soft and comfortable for lounging or walking on. The beach also features some rocky areas and an offshore reef known as La Barra, which creates a natural barrier protecting the shore from strong waves. This combination provides an interesting underwater landscape perfect for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to explore the vibrant marine life.

Beach Activities

Popular activities at Playa de Las Canteras include:

  1. Swimming: With its calm waters thanks to La Barra reef, Playa de Las Canteras is ideal for swimming and enjoying water-based activities.
  2. Snorkeling and Diving: The rocky areas and offshore reef provide ample opportunities for snorkelers and divers to explore the rich marine life.
  3. Surfing: On the northern end of the beach, you can find waves suitable for surfing or bodyboarding.
  4. Sunbathing: The expansive shoreline offers plenty of space to lay out in the sun or under one of the many palm trees that line the promenade.
  5. Beach Volleyball: Several courts are available along the beach for those who enjoy a friendly game of volleyball.
  6. Paddleboarding: With its calm waters, Playa de Las Canteras is perfect for paddleboarding enthusiasts.

Accommodations

While there are no specific beach resorts right on Playa de Las Canteras, there are numerous hotels within walking distance from the beach that cater to a variety of budgets. Some popular options include:

Areas to Stay In

When visiting Playa de Las Canteras, it's recommended to stay in the areas of:

  1. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: As the capital city, it offers a variety of accommodation options, restaurants, and cultural attractions.
  2. La Isleta: This neighborhood is located closer to the northern part of the beach and is known for its lively atmosphere and local charm.
  3. Alcaravaneras: A quieter residential area located next to Playa de Las Alcaravaneras, another beautiful beach in Las Palmas.

These areas provide easy access to both the beach and other attractions in the city.

Beach Amenities

Playa de Las Canteras offers a wide range of amenities for visitors, including:

  • Lifeguards on duty
  • Public restrooms and showers
  • Beach umbrellas and sunbed rentals
  • Water sports equipment rentals (snorkeling gear, paddleboards, surfboards)
  • Disabled access points with amphibious chairs
  • Beachfront promenade with restaurants, bars, and shops

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