#341 European Rank
Playa de Güigüí
La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain•Atlantic Ocean• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
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3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.53/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
22.9°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€41/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Volcanic Black Sand
Gradual Drop
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Mild Chop
Gentle Wave Action
Moderate Cross-Breeze & Light ChopCove aspect: Faces S (180°) · Wind: W (270°)
Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming.
Significant Wave Height
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Good Swimming
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · CROSS-SHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces S (180°)
Cross-shore Breeze • Mild surface chop along the bay
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
S (180°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 90°
Spatial Geometry: Breeze out of W blows obliquely across the S-facing cove, generating manageable lateral drift.
Morning Coastal Brief for Playa de Güigüí: Light coastal break; family friendly with standard water awareness. Wind (12 km/h) blows diagonally along the coastline, creating surface chop and gentle lateral drift. Comfortable for casual swimming. 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) · La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain
Ideal Swimming
Early August
22.9°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 · 22.9°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.6°C | 23°C | Refreshing |
| February | 19.0°C | 24°C | Refreshing |
| March | 18.9°C | 26°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 19.3°C | 29°C | Refreshing |
| May | 20.1°C | 32°C | Refreshing |
| June | 21.3°C | 35°C | Refreshing |
| July | 22.0°C | 37°C | Ideal Swimming |
| August | 22.9°C | 37°C | Ideal Swimming |
| September | 23.4°C | 35°C | Ideal Swimming |
| October | 23.3°C | 32°C | Ideal Swimming |
| November | 22.2°C | 28°C | Ideal Swimming |
| December | 20.7°C | 25°C | Refreshing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 7 Jun – 9 Dec (>21°C) · 185 days
Planning around peak water warmth (22.9°C)?
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🏖️ Playa de Güigüí (La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain)
🌊 Water temperature: 22.9°C
⛱️ Beach access: 100% free public sand • Sunbeds: €0–€0
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces S (sheltered from N winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/playa-de-guigui-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 & Setting5.0 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.5 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Playa de Güigüí
Dark sand under kilometre-high cliffs, earned by boot or boat. Gran Canaria's last wild shore.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Strenuous 2.5-3 hour mountain trek across the ravine from Tasartico or by water taxi boat from nearby ports.
•Protected Status / Environment: Protected Special Nature Reserve (Reserva Natural Especial de Güigüí) and UNESCO Biosphere Reserve zone.
•Notable Feature: Remote pristine dark volcanic sand beach framed by dramatic sheer Atlantic cliffs and endemic flora.
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
Full-Day Unobstructed Sunlight
Open shoreline with full solar exposure from mid-morning through evening twilight.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Recommended for Shingle / Pebbles
Pebbles and dark sand become scorching hot by midday and challenging under barefoot tread.
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 La Aldea de San Nicolás, Gran Canaria. Accessible via regional coastal roads (27.945°N, -15.828°E).
Discreet Utility: Rough Road & Trail Access
Reaching Playa de Güigüí involves dirt tracks or steep trails. Booking a rental SUV or 4x4 provides higher clearance for unpaved coastal roads.
•Open-ocean swell and shore dump; only sensible on calm days.
•A roadless west-coast nature reserve reached by a three-hour ridge hike from Tasartico or by boat from La Aldea.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
INTL · 40m driveConvenient highway or local transit access across La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Playa de Güigüí
What is the water temperature at Playa de Güigüí?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Playa de Güigüí averages 22.9°C (73°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Playa de Güigüí?
Playa de Güigüí is classified as a volcanic black sand shoreline located in La Aldea, Gran Canaria, Spain.
Is Playa de Güigüí good for families with kids?
Playa de Güigüí has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Playa de Güigüí?
Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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