Tuesday 3 November
Aura analyzes wind, sea, waves and local conditions to recommend where to go to the beach.
Today's top picks
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best beach in Gran Canaria today?
It depends on the coast, wind and sea state. AURA compares Gran Canaria beaches using current forecasts.
Explore Gran Canaria
Guides, today's conditions and direct links to AURA geographic and sport pages.
Beach, wind, wave and sports guides · 6
- Best beaches in the Canary Islands: choosing an island and coastline
From Tenerife's bays to Gran Canaria's dunes, Sotavento and Papagayo: choose Canary Islands beaches for the trip you want.
Read the guide → - Canary Islands weather: choosing an island and beach with wind and sea forecasts
Canary Islands weather is not one number: compare Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote for your beach hours.
Read the guide → - Waves and calm seas in the Canary Islands: reading the forecast
Light wind does not mean a calm ocean. Read waves, period, direction and tide to distinguish swimming conditions from a surf session.
Read the guide → - Best beaches in Gran Canaria: city, dunes and bays
Las Canteras, Maspalomas, Amadores and Puerto de Mogán: four different beach days to compare with today's wind and waves.
Read the guide → - Sheltered beaches in Gran Canaria: bays and coastlines
Amadores, Puerto Rico and Puerto de Mogán are candidates to compare on windy days, without assuming the sea is always calm.
Read the guide → - Windsurfing in Gran Canaria: Pozo, Vargas and choosing a spot
Pozo Izquierdo, Vargas and Las Burras: read wind, gusts and waves while distinguishing a spot's fame from the ability it requires.
Read the guide →
Explore the beaches · 32
Choose a location and open its page to compare conditions during your visit.
- Amadores
- Anfi del Mar
- El Puertillo
- Güigüí
- Hoya del Pozo
- Las Burras
- Las Canteras
- Patalavaca
- Playa de Arinaga
- Playa de El Confital
- Playa de Guayedra
- Playa de La Garita
- Playa de La Laja
- Playa de Las Meloneras
- Playa de Las Nieves
- Playa de Maspalomas
- Playa de Melenara
- Playa de Montaña Arena
- Playa de Puerto Rico
- Playa de Salinetas
- Playa de San Agustín
- Playa de Tufia
- Playa de Vargas
- Playa del Burrero
- Playa del Cura
- Playa del Inglés
- Playa Pasito Blanco
- Pozo Izquierdo
- Puerto de Mogán
- Sardina del Norte
- Taurito
- Tauro