Water temperature at Playa del Hierro

🌊 Water temperature 23.4°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 20.0°C

💨 Wind 4 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa ventosa frecuentada por surfistas.

Playa del Hierro is a remote beach of sand and rock in La Oliva (Las Palmas). The sand at Playa del Hierro is white.

It measures 850 metres long and 73 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at Playa del Hierro as: strong surf. Playa del Hierro can be reached by car; no parking is recorded.

MITECO records no lifeguard service at Playa del Hierro, though La Oliva council may staff it in high season; the signs at the beach will tell you. No hazard signage is recorded at Playa del Hierro.

Length: 850 metros
Width: 73 metros
Sand type: Blanca (Arena / Roca)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital General de Fuerteventura

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🏄 Surf zone
🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Playa del Hierro: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.

Facilities at Playa del Hierro according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Playa del Hierro?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Playa del Hierro, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless La Oliva council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Corralejo (La Oliva), 8 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Playa del Hierro?

MITECO records that you get to Playa del Hierro by car, but no parking is recorded.

Is Playa del Hierro a good beach for children?

Playa del Hierro has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Playa del Hierro on the day before going in.

Does Playa del Hierro have a Blue Flag?

No. Playa del Hierro is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. Not having one does not make Playa del Hierro worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.