Spain · Las Palmas
Playa Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas)
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
- Playa Ancla (El)668 mLas Palmas
- Playa Arena (La) (Castillo San Jos?)2.0 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Basti?n2.1 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Jablillo2.6 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: Las Caletas, about ~200 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Arrecife, about ~4.1 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Fondeadera, about ~70 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Naturist
- Water sports
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas)?
Playa Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas) is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated 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. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Pebble shore, and Restaurant. You can park about ~50 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 ~4.1 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's 1 place to eat near the beach — Fondeadera, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas) a safe beach for swimming?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 11 of the 11 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas) today?
Checking in on Playa Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas) 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 Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas)?
June–October tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. 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 Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas) isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Playa Caletas (Las) (Ensenada las Caletas)?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Las Caletas, about ~200 m away. The nearest town is Arrecife, about ~4.1 km away.