SkyOvercast with light rain
Tazacorte · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa del Charcón
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
220 mCobbles
Water25 °CDaily high25 °CUV5High tide02:27Low tide20:08JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind28 km/h · 174°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 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 85% chance of rain and wind N at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 20°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 26 km/h Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 75–85% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
High cloud
Low 21°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 55% ↝ NW · 13 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 56–77% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 64–68% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with light rain
Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 65–75% ☀ 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 Charcón, also called Lago de las Damas, is an isolated rocky beach of pebbles, located on a semi-urban frontage. Its shoreline reaches 220 metres in length but is barely 8 metres wide, with low visitor numbers and moderate surf. The beach forms part of a Reserva de la Biosfera and has no facilities. It is reached by car from the LP-213, with interurban bus services recorded as an alternative in the entry.
Length220 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width8 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital General de La Palma · 30 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include a bus connection and access from LP-213.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa del CharcónDrinks and cafés
near Playa del CharcónWhere to stay
near Playa del Charcón
1
Villamar Paradise GardenCamino Verdugo 24, Los Llanos de Aridane
1.5 kmapprox.
2
Casa MojaCasa rural en Tazacorte
1.5 kmapprox.
3
Casa Málaga by HuskaliaCasa rural en Tazacorte
1.6 kmapprox.
4
Las Norias Apartamentos & GrillApartamento en Tazacorte
1.7 kmapprox.
5
Villa VeniCasa rural en Tazacorte
1.7 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa del CharcónAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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