Spain · Las Palmas
Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport)
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.
Water temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Water temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 22.9 | 2.4 |
| Thu 3 | 23.1 | 1.6 |
| Fri 4 | 23.2 | 1.0 |
| Sat 5 | 23.3 | 1.2 |
| Sun 6 | 23.3 | 1.4 |
| Mon 7 | 23.3 | 1.6 |
| Tue 8 | 23.0 | 1.7 |
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 water temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly water temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical water 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 Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport)536 mLas Palmas
- Playa Caleta (La) (Caleta de Famara)8.4 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Famara8.6 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Garita (La) (Arrieta)18 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: La Santa, about ~1.5 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: La Santa, about ~1.4 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Restaurant El Lago, about ~360 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby
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).
Is the water clean at Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport)?
Thinking of swimming at Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport)? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. There's parking about ~160 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running June–October; outside that stretch you'll find cooler water but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Toilets, and Parking. The nearest town, La Santa, is about ~1.4 km away.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the water is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Las Palmas. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Restaurant El Lago, about ~360 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport)?
Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport) is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 11 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the water temperature at Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport) today?
The latest reading puts the water at Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport) at around 23°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 does Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport) have the warmest water?
If you're planning around water temperature, June–October is the window to target — the modeled water temperature is typically highest then. 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?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport) doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Playa Ria de la Santa (La) (Santa Sport)?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is La Santa, about ~1.5 km away. The nearest town is La Santa, about ~1.4 km away.