Frontera · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa de la Maceta

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

40 mRock
Daily high30 °CUV8High tide01:33Low tide19:20JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature30 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain25%
Humidity46%
WindNW 10 km/hGusts 22 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 wind8 km/h · 265°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 Frontera
Today13:00☁30°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Today16:00☁28°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today19:00☁27°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today22:00☁25°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ SW 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow10:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁28°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow16:00≋27°Niebla☂ 20% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁25°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ NW 13 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀21°Clear · ↝ NW 11 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 30 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 25% chance of rain and wind NW at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 24°High 30°
☂ Rain 55% ↝ NW · 12 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 44–66% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 28°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 20% ↝ SE · 9 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 47–78% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 20°High 22°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 50–59% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 18°High 28°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 65–75% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

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 de la Maceta is recognised by its breakwaters, which create pools in a leisure area on Frontera's rocky, cliff-lined coast. The complex measures 40 metres long and 20 metres wide, has vegetation and strong waves, and maintains medium occupancy. Access is easy on foot or by car via the road to La Maceta, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles and an interurban bus. Practical facilities include barbecue areas, a solarium, showers, toilets, containers and a food service.

Length40 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionRockPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Food and drink

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins and food and drink.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

+
First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital Insular del Hierro · 50 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Carretera a la Maceta.

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