Playa Abades (Los Abriguitos)
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Arico · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Abades (Los Abriguitos)

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Daily high26 °CUV5High tide02:15Low tide19:59JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 19:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature23 °CFeels like 23 °C
Forecast rain95%
Humidity88%
WindSW 21 km/hGusts 33 km/h
Maximum UV5

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Arico
Today18:00☁23°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ SW 31 km/h
Today21:00≋22°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ NE 14 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow09:00≋21°Niebla☂ 90% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☁22°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NE 17 km/h
Tomorrow18:00≋21°Mist☂ 45% · ↝ NE 16 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☁20°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Friday 1300:00☁19°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁18°Mostly cloudy · ↝ N 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 19:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 23 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 23 °C, 95% chance of rain and wind SW at 21 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 48 km/h Gusts 76 km/h Humidity 75–96% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Niebla

Low 19°High 23°
MorningNieblaAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 95% ↝ NE · 12 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 74–99% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 19°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 81–83% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900005M38005B1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci7 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Not classified340 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing37 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing120 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
25/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 22/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Abades (Los Abriguitos), also known as Los Abriguitos, is located in the village of Abades, within the municipality of Arico, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is an urban beach 250 metres long and 38 metres wide, formed by black sand. Access is easy on foot or by car, with a large parking area; it also has showers and is recognised as an official bathing area.

Sand typeBlack sandPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking.

Location

Directions

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