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Beach Weather Today in Playa de Las Canteras

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 22%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the North. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Playa de Las Canteras faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:08 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 77% 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

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 22%.

PLAYA DE LAS CANTERAS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 16th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 21° 22° 21° 20°
3% 0% 0% 3% 4% 7% 77% 84%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 17th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 21° 20° 19°
86% 82% 71% 86% 79% 17% 80% 87%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 18th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 19° 18° 18° 20° 20° 19° 18°
71% 84% 12% 22% 75% 89% 70% 70%
0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
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22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Wed 19th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 18° 20° 20° 20° 19°
29% 77% 67% 63% 70% 74% 77% 74%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Thu 20th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 18° 20° 19° 19° 19°
73% 82% 54% 24% 86% 80% 65% 71%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.6mm 0.5mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Fri 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18° 18°
91% 71% 76% 95% 90% 83% 77% 80%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sat 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 17° 18° 19° 18° 18°
92% 79% 59% 69% 89% 79% 75% 86%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm
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Sun 16th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
16
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.6m
0.7m
13.1s 13.1s 12.9s 12.4s 12.2s 12.2s 12.2s 12.7s
Mon 17th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
12.9s 12.9s 13.0s 13.0s 13.0s 12.9s 12.5s 12.2s
Tue 18th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
12.0s 11.7s 11.3s 11.1s 10.9s 10.6s 10.3s 10.1s
Wed 19th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
10.0s 9.7s 9.5s 9.3s 9.2s 9.2s 9.2s 9.2s
Thu 20th November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
24
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
37
kmh
38
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
1.1m
1.2m
9.0s 11.8s 8.9s 8.8s 8.5s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s
Fri 21st November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
45
kmh
42
kmh
40
kmh
42
kmh
36
kmh
41
kmh
40
kmh
40
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.3m
1.5m
1.5m
1.2m
8.1s 10.5s 10.4s 14.9s 14.8s 14.4s 14.7s 14.4s
Sat 22nd November
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
39
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
36
kmh
31
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.6m
1.5m
1.2m
13.7s 13.2s 12.9s 12.6s 12.3s 13.2s 13.1s 12.9s
Sun 16th November
4:38 AM 10:50 AM 5:01 PM 11:14 PM
0.26 1.69 0.12 1.67
Mon 17th November
5:16 AM 11:28 AM 5:34 PM 11:49 PM
0.18 1.73 0.07 1.75
Tue 18th November
5:52 AM 12:03 PM 6:06 PM
0.11 1.76 0.03
Wed 19th November
12:20 AM 6:25 AM 12:35 PM 6:36 PM
1.82 0.06 1.76 0.01
Thu 20th November
12:51 AM 6:57 AM 1:07 PM 7:06 PM
1.86 0.04 1.75 0.02
Fri 21st November
1:22 AM 7:29 AM 1:39 PM 7:36 PM
1.87 0.04 1.71 0.05
Sat 22nd November
1:53 AM 8:02 AM 2:11 PM 8:08 PM
1.86 0.06 1.66 0.10
Sun 16th November
22°
0.1mm
5kmh N
22%
Mon 17th November
21°
0.2mm
21kmh N
73%
Tue 18th November
20°
0.4mm
21kmh N
61%
Wed 19th November
20°
0.3mm
15kmh NNW
66%
Thu 20th November
20°
1.5mm
16kmh NE
66%
Fri 21st November
18°
1.2mm
36kmh NNW
82%
Sat 22nd November
19°
1.1mm
30kmh NNW
78%
Sun 23rd November
19°
2.3mm
17kmh NNE
75%
Mon 24th November
20°
1.9mm
13kmh ENE
52%
Tue 25th November
21°
2.3mm
14kmh NE
63%
Wed 26th November
19°
1.8mm
27kmh N
65%
Thu 27th November
20°
1.4mm
22kmh NE
73%
Fri 28th November
19°
0.3mm
22kmh NNE
76%
Sat 29th November
20°
0.7mm
18kmh NE
69%

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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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 14 days of very light rain with an average of 1.1mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 66%.

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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