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Beach Weather Today in Playa de Las Canteras

Today the maximum temperature will be 21° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 40%.

The winds will be side shore and moderate at 24kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Playa de Las Canteras faces Northwest and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:06 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 52% 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 21° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

PLAYA DE LAS CANTERAS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 18° 17° 19° 20° 20° 20°
13% 32% 60% 57% 16% 25% 52% 66%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° 20°
55% 61% 49% 50% 47% 51% 9% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 20° 20° 21° 19° 19°
5% 44% 57% 57% 69% 79% 87% 68%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 17° 17° 17° 19° 19° 17° 17°
51% 76% 81% 66% 60% 53% 72% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Tue 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 16° 16° 16° 17° 18° 16° 15°
70% 67% 60% 66% 71% 74% 75% 61%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Wed 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 15° 15° 15° 17° 17° 16° 15°
57% 58% 81% 63% 74% 34% 50% 75%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
22°
Thu 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 15° 15° 16° 17° 17° 16° 16°
72% 59% 38% 60% 68% 72% 39% 56%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
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Fri 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
24
kmh
20
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
0.6m
12.8s 12.2s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.1s 10.7s
Sat 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
16
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
10.3s 10.2s 10.0s 9.2s 6.3s 6.4s 7.9s 10.0s
Sun 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
9.9s 9.9s 14.3s 13.3s 13.3s 13.0s 12.8s 12.9s
Mon 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.4m
1.5m
1.6m
1.0m
1.2m
1.5m
12.0s 12.0s 11.6s 14.8s 15.5s 15.1s 14.5s 12.8s
Tue 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
27
kmh
28
kmh
27
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
14.1s 13.2s 16.2s 15.2s 14.7s 14.7s 14.6s 13.6s
Wed 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
23
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.3m
1.1m
11.6s 13.5s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 12.8s 12.3s 14.2s
Thu 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
21
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
13.7s 13.5s 11.9s 10.2s 10.2s 10.3s 10.2s 10.1s
Fri 6th December
4:06 AM 10:35 AM 4:43 PM 10:45 PM
2.30 0.70 2.10 0.80
Sat 7th December
5:03 AM 11:35 AM 5:47 PM 11:50 PM
2.20 0.80 2.00 0.90
Sun 8th December
6:09 AM 12:44 PM 7:00 PM
2.20 0.80 2.00
Mon 9th December
1:04 AM 7:22 AM 1:56 PM 8:12 PM
0.90 2.20 0.80 2.10
Tue 10th December
2:19 AM 8:33 AM 3:02 PM 9:18 PM
0.80 2.20 0.70 2.20
Wed 11th December
3:27 AM 9:38 AM 4:01 PM 10:15 PM
0.80 2.30 0.60 2.30
Thu 12th December
4:27 AM 10:36 AM 4:53 PM 11:06 PM
0.70 2.40 0.60 2.40
Fri 6th December
20°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
40%
Sat 7th December
21°
0.0mm
14kmh ENE
41%
Sun 8th December
21°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
58%
Mon 9th December
19°
0.2mm
22kmh NNE
66%
Tue 10th December
18°
0.7mm
26kmh NNE
68%
Wed 11th December
17°
0.8mm
23kmh NNW
61%
Thu 12th December
18°
0.5mm
18kmh NW
58%
Fri 13th December
18°
0.0mm
9kmh ESE
60%
Sat 14th December
19°
0.0mm
21kmh SE
37%
Sun 15th December
21°
0.0mm
12kmh S
18%
Mon 16th December
21°
0.0mm
16kmh SSW
44%
Tue 17th December
22°
0.0mm
13kmh SE
26%
Wed 18th December
22°
0.0mm
10kmh NE
9%
Thu 19th December
20°
0.0mm
17kmh NNE
33%

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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 22° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 4 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 44%.

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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