Water temperature at Punta Gorda

🌊 Water temperature 23.7°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 18.9°C

💨 Wind 7 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

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

Description

Playa que se encuentra situada en una zona virgen enmarcada por acantilados, está localizada dentro del municipio de Agaete, y al noroeste de la isla de Gran Canaria. Esta pequeña playa rocosa tiene fuerte oleaje.

Punta Gorda is a remote beach of rock in Agaete (Las Palmas).

It measures 50 metres long and 15 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

The registry describes the sea at Punta Gorda as: strong surf and windy. Punta Gorda is reached easily on foot; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Punta Gorda. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Agaete council: check the signage when you arrive. The registry lists no hazard signage at Punta Gorda.

Length: 50 metros
Width: 15 metros
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte / Ventosa
Access: A pie fácil
Reference hospital:: Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
Nearest marina:: Puerto de las Nieves

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🌿 Nudism

Not recorded in the registry for Punta Gorda: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants.

Facilities at Punta Gorda 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Punta Gorda?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at Punta Gorda, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless Agaete council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Sardina (Gáldar), 5 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Punta Gorda?

MITECO records that you get to Punta Gorda easily on foot, but no parking is recorded.

Is Punta Gorda a good beach for children?

Punta Gorda has no children's area on record. With children, check the flag at Punta Gorda on the day before going in.

Does Punta Gorda have a Blue Flag?

No. Punta Gorda is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Las Nieves I (Agaete), under 1 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, Punta Gorda can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.