Playa del Varadero
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San Andrés y Sauces · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa del Varadero

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

140 mSand
Daily high28 °CUV8High tide01:50Low tide19:37JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain45%
Humidity60%
WindSE 8 km/hGusts 20 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 wind6 km/h · 246°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 San Andrés y Sauces
Today14:00☁27°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today17:00☁26°Cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today20:00☁25°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Today23:00☀23°Clear☂ 20% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00≋21°Mist☂ 0% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀22°Clear · ↝ W 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 45% chance of rain and wind SE at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 23°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 45% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 42–83% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 26°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonSunny intervals
☂ Rain 35% ↝ E · 7 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 55–83% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 22°High 22°
☂ Rain 25% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 8 km/h Humidity 52–76% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 20°High 27°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ E · 5 km/h Humidity 65–80% ☀ 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 del Varadero is an isolated, little-frequented cove in San Andrés y Sauces, with 140 metres of dark sand and a width of only 3.5 metres. The mountainous frontage and protection as a Special Protection Area for Birds and Biosphere Reserve reinforce its secluded character, while moderate waves accompany low occupancy. It can be reached by car from the LP-1, with parking available; the listing records a food service but does not indicate any other facilities. Its narrow, elongated shape is its most distinctive physical feature.

Length140 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width3.5 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Food and drink

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include food and drink.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

+
Nearest health facilityHospital General de La Palma · 40 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from LP-1.

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