Arico · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa de Cueva de la Arena

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

70 mSand / Rock / Gravel
Daily high25 °CUV8High tide01:39Low tide19:29JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain85%
Humidity42%
WindNE 9 km/hGusts 22 km/h
Maximum UV8

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.

Accumulated wind8 km/h · 16°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Arico
Today14:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Today17:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Today20:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Today23:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀20°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀20°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐20°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀19°Clear · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀19°Clear · ↝ N 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 85% chance of rain and wind NE at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NE · 5 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 41–61% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 25°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 75% ↝ E · 7 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 47–89% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 65–77% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ E · 5 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Cueva de la Arena is a small, isolated beach near the Abona lighthouse, 70 metres long and 24 metres wide. Its surface combines golden sand, rock and gravel, in mountainous surroundings with vegetation protected as Natural Habitats of Community interest. Its tranquillity, low visitor numbers and calm waters define its secluded character; the listing also records naturism. It is easy to reach on foot and there is an interurban bus service on route 115; Puerto Deportivo Radazul is the marina indicated.

Length70 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width24 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Rock / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Radazul

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto Deportivo Radazul marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus, Route 115

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria · 42 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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