SkyOvercast with light rain
La Orotava · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa del Ancón
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
200 mSand
Water25 °CDaily high28 °CUV5High tide02:24Low tide20:03JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa El Bollullo · 1.8 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind12 km/h · 3°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, 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, 100% chance of rain and wind NW at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 21°High 28°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 54–85% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Mist
Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 4 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 68–89% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Niebla
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ NW · 10 km/h Gusts 7 km/h Humidity 81–84% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa del Ancón, also called Santana, is an isolated beach of dark sand situated at the foot of a cliff. Its 200-metre length and 20-metre width form a narrow strip, with vegetation and protection under Natural Habitats of Community Interest and Paisaje Protegido. Strong waves make the usual bathing conditions unfavourable, while occupancy is medium and the beach is nudist. Access on foot is difficult from the TF-176; the listing records interurban buses and surveillance during the summer season.
Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available characteristicNaturism
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityClínica Tamaragua · 4 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from TF-176.
Location
Directions
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