Playa Bajamar
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Breña Alta · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Bajamar

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

400 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high27 °CUV8WavesModerateHigh tide13:28Low tide19:37JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain50%
Humidity60%
WindSE 13 km/hGusts 31 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV8
WavesModerate

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

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind7 km/h · 121°Water temperature25 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Breña Alta
Today13:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today16:00☁25°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Today19:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow04:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀21°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00≋23°Mist☂ 10% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁24°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow22:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00◐22°Partly cloudy · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NE 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind SE at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 27°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 65% ↝ light Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 45–86% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 20°High 25°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 35% ↝ light Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 54–85% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☀

Clear

Low 22°High 25°
MorningClearAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 64–81% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 25°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 55–80% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Moderate

Water temperature25 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↑ Pleamar13:28Today · 2.4 m
↓ Bajamar19:37Today · 0.31 m
↑ Pleamar01:50Tomorrow · 2.3 m
↓ Bajamar07:50Tomorrow · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar14:03Tomorrow · 2.38 m
↓ Bajamar20:11Tomorrow · 0.33 m
↑ Pleamar02:25Tuesday 29 · 2.28 m
↓ Bajamar08:27Tuesday 29 · 0.37 m

Predicción de referencia: Santa Cruz de La Palma · 1 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 25 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 13:28 and low tide at 19:37.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test24/08/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70700008M38008A1
E. coli11 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci4 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
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2024Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2024Suitable for bathing65 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL1 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 24/08/2026. 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 Bajamar has 400 metres of dark sand and a width of 48 metres beneath a coastal frontage defined by the mountain. Its semi-urban character is accompanied by a seafront promenade, vegetation and surroundings included in a Biosphere Reserve; occupancy is medium and the swell moderate. Access is intended by car, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces, urban transport and adaptations for people with reduced mobility. The beach has toilets, showers, foot-wash facilities, a cleaning service, restaurants and sports and children’s areas.

Length400 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width48 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Parasol hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Anchorage

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and an anchorage.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-19:00 · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital General de La Palma · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

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