Spain · Las Palmas
Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a
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
- 359 m
- Playa Reducto (El)651 mLas Palmas
- Playa Cable (El)2.4 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Arena (La) (Castillo San Jos?)2.7 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: Doctor Ruperto González Negrín - Casino, about ~60 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Arrecife, about ~800 m away.
- 46 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Rustica, about ~90 m away.
- 3 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Arrecife Gran Hotel, about ~320 m away.
- 15 shops nearby, the closest about ~200 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a?
Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a 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. There's parking about ~180 m from the beach.
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. The nearest town, Arrecife, is about ~800 m away.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 46 places to eat within a kilometre — La Rustica is the closest, about ~90 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a?
Yes — Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What's the current water temperature at Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a at around 24°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Las Palmas. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a?
For the warmest water, aim for June–October — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Las Palmas. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a.
What's nearby Playa Muelle de la Pescader?a — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Doctor Ruperto González Negrín - Casino, about ~60 m away. The nearest town is Arrecife, about ~800 m away.