Spain · Las Palmas
Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo)
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 | 24.0 | 2.0 |
| Thu 3 | 24.2 | 1.6 |
| Fri 4 | 24.0 | 1.0 |
| Sat 5 | 24.0 | 1.1 |
| Sun 6 | 24.1 | 1.3 |
| Mon 7 | 24.2 | 1.5 |
| Tue 8 | 24.1 | 1.6 |
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 | 19 |
| Apr | 20 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 22 |
| Dec | 20 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Altillo (El)1.2 kmLas Palmas
- Playa San Andr?s2.1 kmLas Palmas
- Playa San Felipe2.2 kmLas Palmas
- Playa Charcones (Los) (Ba?aderos)3.9 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 Charca, about ~90 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Moya, about ~3.8 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is El Paso, about ~50 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).
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo)?
Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo) 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 ~80 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from June–October, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. The nearest town, Moya, is about ~3.8 km away.
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 2 places to eat within a kilometre — El Paso is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo)?
Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo) 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 sea temperature at Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo) today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo) 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 should you plan a swimming trip to Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo)?
If you're planning around water temperature, June–October is the window to target — the modeled sea 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?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo) doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Playa San Lorenzo (Charco San Lorenzo)?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is La Charca, about ~90 m away. The nearest town is Moya, about ~3.8 km away.