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 | 25.2 | 1.1 |
| Thu 3 | 25.1 | 1.0 |
| Fri 4 | 25.0 | 0.6 |
| Sat 5 | 24.9 | 0.8 |
| Sun 6 | 24.8 | 0.9 |
| Mon 7 | 24.5 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 24.6 | 0.8 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 1 of 1 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 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 | 19 |
| Apr | 20 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 23 |
| Dec | 21 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Mara?uelas373 mLas Palmas
- Playa Costa Alegre (La Lajilla)705 mLas Palmas
- Playa Santa Agueda (El Pajar)1.1 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Patalavaca1.8 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: Barranco De Arguineguin, about ~560 m away.
Food, stays & town
- 7 places to eat within 1 km Closest is La Chirina, about ~20 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby
- 1 shop nearby, about ~180 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).
- Families
Is the water clean at Playa Perchel el?
Playa Perchel 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 ~60 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 1 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.
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. There are 7 places to eat within a kilometre — La Chirina is the closest, about ~20 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Perchel el a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Playa Perchel el's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 1 of 1 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good.
Is the sea warm at Playa Perchel el today?
Right now, the sea at Playa Perchel el is measuring around 25°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Las Palmas.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa Perchel el?
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's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Playa Perchel el doesn't have that feed yet.
How do you get to Playa Perchel el?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Barranco De Arguineguin, about ~560 m away.