Data as of: 2026-09-19, 18:58
Officially measured
bathing permitted
Most recent sample: 25 August 2026
Our calculation
No signal today
Nearest waste water discharge: 1718 metres away, pending
* Calculated from rain, live data on ocean currents and the zone own sample series. Updated hourly.
Playa de las Meloneras is situated in San Bartolomé de Tirajana on Gran Canaria. The beach consists of fine golden sand. Measuring approximately 283 metres in length and around 68 metres in width, the beach is roughly the same size as the average bathing area on Gran Canaria. The local council reports that the beach has wheelchair-accessible entry and a promenade.
Most recent official sample
| E. coli | 2 | Limit 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Intestinal enterococci | 2 | Limit 185 |
| Official verdict | bathing permitted (Zona Apta para el baño) | |
| Annual class | excellent (EXCELENTE) | |
The most recent sample was taken on 25 August 2026. For conditions today it is only an indication. This zone is sampled about every 21 days, and by that rhythm the next sample is due on 15 September 2026.
Conditions today
| Rain over the past 48 hours | 0.0 millimetres |
|---|---|
| Current | 1.0 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.66 metres |
Waste water discharges nearby
| Waste water discharges nearby | Distance | Official verdict | Treatment | Condition of the pipe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emisario Submarino Las Mujeres I | 1.7 Kilometer | pending | screening only | poor |
| Emisario Submarino Las Mujeres II (EDAR El Tablero) | 2.0 Kilometer | authorised | secondary treatment | poor |
History
54 samples since 24 January 2023, none of them with a ban or warning.
This page exists because this beach is searched for frequently. The official data show nothing unusual here.
Official bathing water profile (PDF)
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This page does not replace official bathing water monitoring or a warning issued by the municipality. The estimated part is our own calculation, not a measurement.
Sources: Gobierno de Canarias (Dirección General de Salud Pública; Censo de vertidos desde tierra al mar), Ministerio de Sanidad (NÁYADE), European Environment Agency (UWWTD), Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica, Open-Meteo.