Playa de La Laja today
- Beach day 10:00 am–1:00 pm Fair beach day · 5/10
- Tide now 5.8 ft ↓ falling · low 8:54 am (1.3 ft)
- Best time to fish 3:00–4:10 pm good day · 8/10
- Waves · water 3.3 ft · 75 °F slight · 10.7 s from the north-northwest
- Wind · air 4 mph · 71 °F from the NNW, gusts 6 · overcast
- Surf today 1.8–2.8 ft Good day · 6/10 · 6:00–6:44 pm
- Sun 7:11 am–6:20 pm 11 h 9 min of daylight
- Moon 85% · 9:11 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:11 pm
Today in Playa de La Laja there are high tides at 2:44 am (8.2 ft) and 3:10 pm (7.7 ft) and low tides at 8:54 am and 9:09 pm. Tide coefficient 93. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 8:54 am. The sun rises at 7:11 am and sets at 6:20 pm: 11 h 9 min of daylight. The moon is 85% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:11 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:30 am to 4:30 am and from 3:02 pm to 5:02 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph). Overcast, 71 °F.
Beach day in Playa de La Laja
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 84 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (5 mph)
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 76 °F (warm)
- Cloudy (100% cloud cover)
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 11 s; moderate rip current risk
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 11 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 76 °F
Warm: very pleasant.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 6 · SPF 30
Max UV 6 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 6 mph
Onshore breeze (6 mph).
- Tide & sand 8:54 am
Low tide at 8:54 am and 9:09 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 2:44 am and 3:10 pm.
The best window, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, brings beach weather, little wind and water at 76 °F, though with clouds and some waves.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
About Playa de La LajaThe beach
3.0 mi from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Tides, weather and sun in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria →
- Lifeguard
- Parking
Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. See on OpenStreetMap · Fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches near Playa de La Laja
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Playa de San Cristóbal 1.3 mi · N
- Showers
- Parking
- La Caleta 1.7 mi · N
- Parking
- Playa de Bocabarranco 2.3 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- San Borondón beach 4.0 mi · SE
- Showers
- Parking
- Playa Hoya del Pozo 4.8 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa del Hombre 5.0 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Las Alcaravaneras 5.1 mi · N
- Lifeguard
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
- Playa de Melenara 5.5 mi · SE
- Lifeguard
- Showers
- Parking
Excellent water quality 2025 season, EEA
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Bathing water quality: European Environment Agency (EEA), with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health (Náyade).
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Fishing in Playa de La Laja today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 3:10 pm, coefficient 87
- Major period 3:02–5:02 pm
- Steady pressure (30.03 inHg), almost no wind and some swell (3.2 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 93 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:00 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 3:10 pm high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 2:30 am to 3:40 am, with the 2:44 am high tide, a major period and some swell. Also good from 8:40 pm to 9:40 pm, with the 9:09 pm low tide, moonrise and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: thicklip grey mullet, zebra seabream, striped red mullet and common cuttlefish. October is one of the months when these are seen most: common cuttlefish and common octopus. What you can catch
Tides in Playa de La Laja
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 2:44 am 8.2 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Next low tide 8:54 am 1.3 ft
- ▲ High tide 3:10 pm 7.7 ft · coef. 87
- ▼ Low tide 9:09 pm 1.8 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 3 h 41 min to low tide at 8:54 am.
Tide coefficient 93 for the 2:44 am high tide and 87 for the 3:10 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 6.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on August 14 (9.1 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (0.5 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 103, 7.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 28, 2.4 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:11 am · 6:20 pm | High tide 2:44 am · 8.2 ft | Low tide 8:54 am · 1.3 ft | High tide 3:10 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 9:09 pm · 1.8 ft | Coef. 93 | 85% | Major periods 2:30 am · 3:02 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:12 am · 6:19 pm | High tide 3:32 am · 7.9 ft | Low tide 9:46 am · 1.7 ft | High tide 4:04 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 10:00 pm · 2.3 ft | Coef. 80 | 76% | Major periods 3:34 am · 4:06 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:12 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 4:29 am · 7.4 ft | Low tide 10:50 am · 2.3 ft | High tide 5:11 pm · 6.5 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · 2.9 ft | Coef. 65 | 65% | Major periods 4:37 am · 5:07 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 7:13 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 5:39 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 12:14 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 6:36 pm · 6.1 ft | — | Coef. 52 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:36 am · 6:03 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 7:14 am · 6:17 pm | Low tide 12:30 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 7:05 am · 6.8 ft | Low tide 1:49 pm · 2.7 ft | High tide 8:06 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 47 | 43% | Major periods 6:30 am · 6:55 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 7:14 am · 6:16 pm | Low tide 2:05 am · 3.3 ft | High tide 8:28 am · 6.9 ft | Low tide 3:06 pm · 2.5 ft | High tide 9:19 pm · 6.4 ft | Coef. 55 | 32% | Major periods 7:19 am · 7:42 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 7:15 am · 6:15 pm | Low tide 3:19 am · 3.0 ft | High tide 9:35 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 4:02 pm · 2.2 ft | High tide 10:14 pm · 6.9 ft | Coef. 64 | 23% | Major periods 8:05 am · 8:27 pm | Low |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Playa de La Laja has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (TICON-4), 6.3 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Playa de La Laja
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.7 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.7 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.7 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces east and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 3.7 ft with a period of 7 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.6 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:13 am (local time).
Surf in Playa de La Laja today
Surf today
Good- 1.8–2.8 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.8 ft swell at 10 s from the north-northwest, average; it hits this coast at an angle
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- First or last light of the day
- Falling tide (low tide at 9:09 pm)
- Light: First light 6:47 am · sunrise 7:11 am · sunset 6:20 pm · last light 6:44 pm
- Tide: high 2:44 am (8.2 ft), low 8:54 am (1.3 ft), high 3:10 pm (7.7 ft) and low 9:09 pm (1.8 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 75.4 °F: boardshorts or a swimsuit and a rash guard.
- Energy: 148 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 pm to 6:44 pm, has a good size and glassy water. 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm also works, with a good size and glassy water. 11:00 am to 12:00 pm also works, with glassy water.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Playa de La Laja today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (3:10 pm): little current from 2:50 pm to 3:30 pm
- 2.3 ft swell at 11 s from the north: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 2:44 am (2:20–3:10 am), low tide 8:54 am (8:30–9:20 am), high tide 3:10 pm (2:50–3:30 pm) and low tide 9:09 pm (8:40–9:30 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.9 ft at 11 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:44 pm. Waning gibbous (85%), rising at 9:11 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 2:10 pm to 3:50 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell. Also worth a look from 8:10 am to 9:40 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- TUFIA Fish seen: Canary Damsel, Macaronesian Sharpnose-puffer, Thalassoma pavo, Azores Chromis 7.2 mi
- Savvas L 1.9 mi
- Dae Wang No 202 2.4 mi
- Wreck 4.6 mi
- Zona Especial de Conservación Bahia de Gando 9.7 mi
- Fifo Diving Shop 2.6 mi
- Escafandra Club De Buceo 3.0 mi
- Buceo La Vieja 3.1 mi
- Tecni Buceo, S.L. 3.5 mi
- Amphibica 4.2 mi
- Aquatrek Dive Centre 4.3 mi
- Buceo Canarias 4.7 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Wrecks: EMODnet Human Activities (AND-International), from UK Hydrographic Office data, CC BY 4.0. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Sites and fish: Reef Life Survey / IMOS NRMN, CC BY 4.0; fish names, Wikidata.
Weather in Playa de La Laja
Now in Playa de La Laja
- Low / high
- 71 / 78 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 43%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 69 °F
- Visibility
- 13 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 48
- Saharan dust
- Moderate
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.01 inHg in 3 hours). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 72° | 71° | 71° | 74° | 78° | 78° | 75° | 74° |
| Wind (mph) | 3 NNW | 3 NNW | 4 NNW | 4 N | 5 NE | 5 NE | 3 ENE | 2 NNE |
| Gusts | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 |
| Waves | 3.4 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.2 ft | 3.1 ft | 3.1 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 am 71° 4 NNW 3.3 ft
- 9:00 am 74° 4 N 3.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 78° 5 NE 3.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 78° 5 NE 3.2 ft
- 6:00 pm 75° 3 ENE 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 74° 2 NNE 3.1 ft
- 12:00 am 72° 1 NW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 am 71° 2 NW 3.0 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 71 / 78 °F | 6 mph NNE | 3.4 ft | 2:44 am · 3:10 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 70 / 78 °F | 9 mph ESE | 3.0 ft | 3:32 am · 4:04 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 69 / 78 °F | 9 mph SSE | 2.2 ft | 4:29 am · 5:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 72 / 79 °F | 9 mph SSE | 3.3 ft | 5:39 am · 6:36 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 80 °F | 9 mph S | 3.7 ft | 7:05 am · 8:06 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 66 / 75 °F | 7 mph SSW | 2.7 ft | 8:28 am · 9:19 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 63 / 76 °F | 4 mph NE | 2.3 ft | 9:35 am · 10:14 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 77 °F | 5 mph SSE | 2.4 ft | 10:28 am · 10:57 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 60 / 78 °F | 3 mph NNW | 2.3 ft | 11:12 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 82 °F | 3 mph W | 3.5 ft | 11:51 am | |
| Sun 8 | 73 / 79 °F | 3 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 12:10 am · 12:27 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 72 / 83 °F | 4 mph SSW | 3.8 ft | 12:43 am · 1:00 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 67 / 75 °F | 3 mph N | 3.7 ft | 1:16 am · 1:33 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 66 / 75 °F | 6 mph NNW | 2.6 ft | 1:48 am · 2:06 pm |
- Fri 30 Fog 70° / 78° 3.0 ft
- Sat 31 Fog 69° / 78° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 72° / 79° 3.3 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 70° / 80° 3.7 ft
- Tue 3 Heavy drizzle 66° / 75° 2.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light drizzle 63° / 76° 2.3 ft
- Thu 5 Overcast 62° / 77° 2.4 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about wind tomorrow. See the models →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (78 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 5:13 am (local time).
The sun in Playa de La Laja
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:19 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 6:47 am
- Civil dusk 6:44 pm
- Solar noon 12:45 pm (48° high)
- Daylight 11 h 9 min (−1 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:47 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,334,515 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Playa de La Laja
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,641 mi away and looks 32′ 45″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:30–4:30 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:02–5:02 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:23–11:23 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:41–9:41 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 8:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 11:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 2:54 pmNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Playa de La Laja
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
Map: OpenFreeMap · © OpenMapTiles · © OpenStreetMap contributors
- Muelle de San Cristóbal 1.3 mi
- Santa Catalina Naciente 5.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.3 mi
- Boat ramp 1.4 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Puertos de Las Palmas 4.5 mi
- Muelle Deportivo de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 4.8 mi
- La Piedra Grande (tienda De Pesca) 3.4 mi
- Pesca 2000 3.7 mi
- Comercial Bruno 3.8 mi
- Fishobby - Artículos de pesca 5.2 mi
- Fuel dock 6.7 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 0.25 mi from shore. It reaches 164 ft at 1.6 mi.
From the shoreline out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep700 ft
- 33 ft deep0.25 mi
- 66 ft deep0.5 mi
- 164 ft deep1.6 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. 33 ft of water just 0.25 mi from shore: a good cast reaches deep water. Current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 0.25 mi and 66 ft at 0.5 mi from shore.
Source: EMODnet Bathymetry DTM 2024 (CC BY 4.0), cells of about 380 ft; depth at the lowest astronomical tide. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Punta de Melenara Lighthouse 5.5 mi southeast
- Light
- 2 flashes every 12 s; white or red depending on where you see it from · Fl(2) WR 12s
- Range
- 12 nautical miles (14 mi)
- Light height
- 108 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 56 ft
- Built
- 1992
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Playa de La LajaTides nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria3.0 mi
- Telde4.5 mi
- Puerto de la Luz5.5 mi
- Arucas7.7 mi
- Carrizal de Ingenio10 mi
- Guia14 mi
- Gáldar15 mi
- Agaete17 mi
- Puerto de las Nieves18 mi
- Maspalomas23 mi
Playa de La Laja at a glance
- Beach. Coordinates: 28.058° N, 15.418° W.
- It is 3.0 mi south of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the main place in Las Palmas. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- 3.0 mi from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
- The nearest tide station, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is 6.3 mi to the north.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Playa del Muelle de San Cristóbal (1.3 mi), Playa del Malpaso (3.4 mi), Playa El Barranquillo (3.9 mi), Playa Chica Las Palmas (4.1 mi).
Questions about Playa de La LajaQuestions
Where is Playa de La Laja?
3.0 mi from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, in Las Palmas (Spain). The shore faces east.
What amenities does Playa de La Laja have?
According to OpenStreetMap: lifeguard and parking. Some may be missing or out of date, so ask at the beach.
How clean is the water at Playa de La Laja?
Excellent water quality in the official rating for the 2025 season (European Environment Agency, with data from the Spanish Ministry of Health).
What time is high tide today in Playa de La Laja?
Today in Playa de La Laja there are high tides at 2:44 am (8.2 ft) and 3:10 pm (7.7 ft) and low tides at 8:54 am and 9:09 pm. Tide coefficient 93.
What time is sunset today in Playa de La Laja?
At 6:20 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:44 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Playa de La Laja?
At 7:12 am. First light comes at 6:20 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 85% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 7:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:30–4:30 am, Minor 10:23–11:23 am, Major 3:02–5:02 pm, Minor 8:41–9:41 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Playa de La Laja?
Overcast, from 71 °F to 78 °F, with a light breeze from the north-northwest (4 mph) and a 43% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Playa de La Laja?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 10.7 s from the north-northwest. The water is 75.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Playa de La Laja?
The best time to visit Playa de La Laja is from March to August: highs of 73 °F to 84 °F, barely 1 rainy day a month and 9 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).