Spain · Las Palmas
Playa Ancla (El)
Las Palmas, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 24.6 | 1.5 |
| Thu 3 | 24.9 | 1.0 |
| Fri 4 | 24.8 | 0.5 |
| Sat 5 | 24.8 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 24.6 | 0.9 |
| Mon 7 | 24.5 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 24.4 | 0.9 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 19 |
| Feb | 18 |
| Mar | 18 |
| Apr | 20 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 22 |
| Dec | 20 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- 668 m
- Playa Basti?n1.5 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Jablillo2.0 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Cucharas (Las)2.5 kmLas Palmas
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Hotel Oasis, about ~220 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Arrecife, about ~4.7 km away.
- 10 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Olivina Buffet Restaurant, about ~130 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Barceló Lanzarote Royal Level, about ~160 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Naturist
Is the water clean at Playa Ancla (El)?
Playa Ancla (El) sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It sits in Las Palmas. You can park about ~90 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, June–October is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Arrecife — the closest town — sits about ~4.7 km from here.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. There are 10 places to eat within a kilometre — Olivina Buffet Restaurant is the closest, about ~130 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Ancla (El)?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Playa Ancla (El)'s 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Playa Ancla (El) right now?
Checking in on Playa Ancla (El) right now: the water is around 24°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Las Palmas.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa Ancla (El)?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through June–October, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Las Palmas.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Playa Ancla (El) isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Playa Ancla (El) without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Hotel Oasis, about ~220 m away. The nearest town is Arrecife, about ~4.7 km away.