SkyOvercast with light rain
Tacoronte · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa de la Arena
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
350 mSand
Water25 °CDaily high29 °CUV5WavesRoughHigh tide02:24Low tide20:03JellyfishNo 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 wind12 km/h · 3°Water temperature25 °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 overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °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 29 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Cloudy
Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 54–85% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Mostly cloudy
Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 68–89% ≈ rough ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Cloudy
Low 17°High 24°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 7 km/h Humidity 81–84% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Cloudy with light rain
Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ 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 temperature25 °C
WindRough
Siguientes mareas
Predicción de referencia: Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife) · 15.3 km.
Sea and planning
Available marine information indicates water around 25 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:24 and low tide at 20:03.
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 de la Arena, also known as Mesa del Mar, is a beach of fine black volcanic sand situated below cliffs. Its 350-metre length and 30-metre width form an urban sandy beach with a seafront promenade, vegetation and a protected setting of natural habitats and Paisaje Protegido. The beach offers calm water sheltered from sea currents and has high occupancy. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the TF-165, with fewer than 50 parking spaces, interurban buses and adapted access. It has showers, foot showers, cleaning, restaurants and an anchorage area.
Length350 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
BusIntercity bus Route 021
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency number 112
First aidPublished first-aid post
Nearest health facilityCentro de Salud San Juan Perales · 4 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from TF-165.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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