#432 European Rank
Playa de Cofete
Jandia, Fuerteventura, Spain•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
Photo: Norbert Nagel (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
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3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.46/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
22.5°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€43/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Golden Sand
Gradual Drop
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Wind-Exposed
Moderate Surf
Exposed to Onshore Surf & ChopCove aspect: Faces W (270°) · Wind: W (270°)
Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility.
Significant Wave Height
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Exercise Caution
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · ONSHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces W (270°)
Onshore Wind • Waves and surface chop pushed into the beach
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
W (270°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 0°
Spatial Geometry: Wind from W pushes unobstructed over the open sea directly onto the W-facing coast, generating breaking chop.
Morning Coastal Brief for Playa de Cofete: Noticeable shorebreak; recommend caution for small children and non-swimmers. Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology
Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology
30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Jandia, Fuerteventura, Spain
Ideal Swimming
Early August
22.5°C
Air ~37°C
Comfortable, prolonged bathing for all ages
Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 22.5°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.1°C | 23°C | Refreshing |
| February | 18.5°C | 24°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| March | 18.5°C | 26°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 18.9°C | 29°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| May | 19.8°C | 32°C | Refreshing |
| June | 21.0°C | 35°C | Refreshing |
| July | 21.7°C | 37°C | Refreshing |
| August | 22.5°C | 37°C | Ideal Swimming |
| September | 23.0°C | 35°C | Ideal Swimming |
| October | 22.9°C | 32°C | Ideal Swimming |
| November | 21.7°C | 28°C | Refreshing |
| December | 20.3°C | 25°C | Refreshing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 15 Jun – 30 Nov (>21°C) · 168 days
Planning around peak water warmth (22.5°C)?
Lock in coastal villas and boutique stays near Playa de Cofete for the optimal May–June–July–August–September–October swimming window.
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🏖️ Playa de Cofete (Jandia, Fuerteventura, Spain)
🌊 Water temperature: 22.5°C
⛱️ Beach access: 100% free public sand • Sunbeds: €0–€0
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces W (sheltered from E winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/playa-de-cofete-es/Tip: Add this beach to your home screen to quickly check morning wind and water conditions before heading out.
EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC
Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards
Status: Good
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Sufficient & Safe
Monitored across the official European bathing season.
Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Playa de Cofete
A vast, untamed 12-kilometre strand beneath brooding mountains, reached only by a rough dirt track.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Reached via a winding 18 km unpaved mountain dirt track across the Jandía peninsula ridge from Morro Jable
•Protected Status / Environment: Parque Natural de Jandía (Special Protection Area / Natura 2000)
•Notable Feature: 12-14 km long wild, windswept golden strand beneath the 800m peaks of the Jandía massif, near the historic Villa Winter
Official Tourism Authorities:spain.info
Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index
Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights
Wide Open Public Sand
Free Public Sand (100%)Private Concessions (0%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
Free (100% Public)
No commercial loungers; bring your own parasol and beach mat.
Towel Bather Guidance
Abundant unencumbered shoreline. Free towel placement everywhere with minimal commercial footprint.
Legal Shoreline Rights: 100% open public coastline. No commercial sunbed concessions or umbrella installations permitted.
Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure
Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.
Parking Payment & Rates
Free Parking
Free Verge / Unpaved Roadside
Follow local municipal parking signage to avoid fines during summer peak hours.
Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows
Morning Shade • Late Afternoon Golden Hours
Faces westward into the open horizon, offering bright afternoon sun and prime sunset vantage points.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Unnecessary (Soft Natural Sand)
Fine powder or golden sand allows comfortable barefoot wading into shallow depths.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Jandia, Fuerteventura. Accessible via regional coastal roads (28.110°N, -14.388°E).
Discreet Utility: Rough Road & Trail Access
Reaching Playa de Cofete involves dirt tracks or steep trails. Booking a rental SUV or 4x4 provides higher clearance for unpaved coastal roads.
•Dangerous currents, not for swimming.
•A 12km beach below the towering Jandia massif.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across Jandia, Fuerteventura, Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Playa de Cofete
What is the water temperature at Playa de Cofete?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Playa de Cofete averages 22.5°C (73°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Playa de Cofete?
Playa de Cofete is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Jandia, Fuerteventura, Spain.
Is Playa de Cofete good for families with kids?
Playa de Cofete has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Playa de Cofete?
Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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