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Fuencaliente de la Palma · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa del Faro
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
100 mSand / Rock / Gravel
Water24 °CDaily high30 °CUV8WavesSlightHigh tide01:50Low tide19:37JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00
Now
Forecast for 14:00
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 wind5 km/h · 107°Water temperature24 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 45% chance of rain and wind W at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 23°High 30°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ light Gusts 47 km/h Humidity 44–74% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 22°High 26°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ light Gusts 67 km/h Humidity 59–76% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Clear
Low 22°High 26°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 62–79% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Partly cloudy
Low 20°High 26°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Sea and tides
Sea conditions
≈A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.
Slight
Water temperature24 °C
WindLight
Siguientes mareas
Predicción de referencia: Santa Cruz de La Palma · 26 km.
Sea and planning
Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 01:50 and low tide at 19:37.
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 Faro is an isolated beach in Fuencaliente situated beside the Fuencaliente lighthouse and near its salt pans. It measures 100 metres long and 20 metres wide, with a shore of sand, rock and dark gravel on a semi-urban frontage protected as Natural Monument and Biosphere Reserve. The listing records moderate waves and windy conditions. It is reached by car, with parking and signage from the surrounding area; a food service and anchorage provide practical support. The observations state that the lighthouse is undergoing restoration.
Length100 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / Rock / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de Santa Cruz de la Palma marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingNear the beach
BusIntercity bus · 10 km away
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital General de La Palma · 40 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking and a bus connection.
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 FaroDrinks and cafés
near Playa del FaroParking
near Playa del FaroAbout 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.
A few kilometres away
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