Water temperature at Roque Prieto — Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria

🌊 Water temperature 23.8°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.1°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

La playa Roque Prieto situada en Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria es una playa de roca de 40 metros de longitud.

Roque Prieto is a remote beach of rock in Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria (Las Palmas).

It measures 40 metres long and 10 metres wide; recorded occupancy is high.

The registry describes the sea at Roque Prieto as: strong surf. Roque Prieto is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

No lifeguard service is recorded at Roque Prieto; if Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria council adds cover in summer, it will be on the signage at the entrance. No hazard signage is recorded at Roque Prieto.

Length: 40 metros
Width: 10 metros
Occupancy: Alto
Sea conditions: Oleaje fuerte
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Doctor NegrÍn
Nearest marina:: Puerto de las Nieves

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

Not recorded in the registry for Roque Prieto: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

No data

Foot wash

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

Not recorded. MITECO lists no lifeguard at Roque Prieto; if Santa María de Guía de Gran Canaria council staffs it in July and August, the beach signage will say so. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Charco San Lorenzo (Moya), 5 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Roque Prieto?

According to the MITECO registry, Roque Prieto is reached easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Roque Prieto a good beach for children?

Roque Prieto has no children's area on record. Before swimming at Roque Prieto, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does Roque Prieto have a Blue Flag?

No. Roque Prieto is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Sardina (Gáldar), 7 km away in a straight line. Not having one does not make Roque Prieto worse: the award certifies services and water quality, not scenery.