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Beach Weather Today in Playa de Las Canteras

Today the maximum temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 51%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 21kmh 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 08:28 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 85% 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 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

There will be 1 day of very light rain. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will be dry. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 34%.

PLAYA DE LAS CANTERAS - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 17th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 17° 19° 21° 21° 21° 19°
17% 73% 44% 30% 28% 100% 85% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sat 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 19° 19° 20° 22° 22° 23° 22°
100% 100% 71% 20% 0% 5% 88% 83%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 20° 21° 21° 22° 23° 20°
6% 71% 4% 2% 0% 4% 2% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 19°
3% 0% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 19°
3% 4% 80% 85% 78% 54% 15% 4%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 18° 19° 20° 20° 19°
3% 56% 28% 66% 37% 57% 43% 14%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 20° 21° 19° 18°
54% 83% 31% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
16°
Fri 17th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21
kmh
18
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
15
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
1.0m
1.3m
14.2s 14.0s 13.7s 13.5s 13.3s 13.0s 12.6s 12.4s
Sat 18th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
19
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
0.9m
0.3m
0.4m
1.5m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
1.1m
5.9s 5.9s 6.0s 9.3s 6.3s 6.4s 6.5s 6.5s
Sun 19th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
18
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
3
kmh
12
kmh
21
kmh
24
kmh
1.1m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
6.4s 6.4s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s 6.2s 6.3s 6.3s
Mon 20th April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
7
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
6.3s 6.2s 6.1s 6.1s 6.2s 6.7s 7.0s 6.8s
Tue 21st April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
0
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.2m
0.9m
6.7s 6.5s 5.7s 9.0s 8.9s 11.1s 12.2s 7.8s
Wed 22nd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
0.8m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
8.4s 9.7s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 11.0s 12.6s 12.6s
Thu 23rd April
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
20
kmh
1
kmh
0.8m
0.7m
0.1m
0.2m
0.4m
0.1m
0.3m
0.3m
12.6s 12.5s 14.3s 13.2s 13.1s 13.4s 13.0s 12.5s
Fri 17th April
1:45 AM 7:55 AM 2:09 PM 8:11 PM
2.06 -0.40 2.02 -0.38
Sat 18th April
2:25 AM 8:32 AM 2:47 PM 8:52 PM
2.11 -0.41 2.05 -0.40
Sun 19th April
3:07 AM 9:12 AM 3:28 PM 9:35 PM
2.07 -0.35 2.02 -0.35
Mon 20th April
3:52 AM 9:54 AM 4:13 PM 10:23 PM
1.95 -0.22 1.93 -0.23
Tue 21st April
4:41 AM 10:39 AM 5:03 PM 11:19 PM
1.76 -0.04 1.79 -0.06
Wed 22nd April
5:39 AM 11:33 AM 6:03 PM
1.54 0.16 1.63
Thu 23rd April
12:29 AM 6:52 AM 12:44 PM 7:21 PM
0.11 1.35 0.34 1.50
Fri 17th April
21°
0.0mm
14kmh NE
51%
Sat 18th April
23°
0.1mm
18kmh ESE
58%
Sun 19th April
23°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
11%
Mon 20th April
20°
0.0mm
4kmh NNE
0%
Tue 21st April
20°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
40%
Wed 22nd April
20°
0.0mm
6kmh SSE
38%
Thu 23rd April
21°
0.0mm
12kmh W
21%
Fri 24th April
19°
0.1mm
6kmh NNE
32%
Sat 25th April
18°
0.9mm
14kmh NW
76%
Sun 26th April
19°
0.0mm
20kmh NW
49%
Mon 27th April
19°
0.0mm
8kmh S
40%
Tue 28th April
19°
0.0mm
16kmh NNW
60%
Wed 29th April
19°
0.0mm
18kmh NNW
37%
Thu 30th April
18°
0.0mm
16kmh N
38%

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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 16° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 3 days of very light rain with an average of 0.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 39%.

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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