SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
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 high25 °CUV5WavesRoughHigh tide02:27Low tide20:08JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00
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 wind29 km/h · 277°Water temperature24 °CValid 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 mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 23 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 23 °C, 100% 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 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy with rain
Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 89 km/h Humidity 84–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ moderado Gusts 53 km/h Humidity 73–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Mostly cloudy
Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 81–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with light rain
Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
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.
Rough
Water temperature24 °C
WindRough
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 02:27 and low tide at 20:08.
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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