Playa Los Cancajos
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Breña Baja · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Los Cancajos

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

624 mSand / Rock★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high23 °CUV5High tide02:27Low tide20:08JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature23 °CFeels like 23 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity89%
WindN 8 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind17 km/h · 223°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Breña Baja
Today17:00☂23°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Today20:00≋23°Mist☂ 60% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Today23:00≋22°Niebla☂ 60% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ S 1 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂21°Cloudy with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂22°Cloudy with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 85% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Friday 1302:00☂20°Mostly cloudy with light rain · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Friday 1305:00☂20°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ E 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 23 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 23 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Niebla

Low 22°High 23°
MorningNieblaAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 17 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 89–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 20°High 22°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 85% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 67–95% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 20°High 20°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 10 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 80–82% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Humidity 75–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70700009M38009A1
E. coli2 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci1 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
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing2 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 bathing2 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
14/07/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml2 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml1 UFC/100 ml
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025No published assessment1 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 19/10/2026. 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 Los Cancajos is a broad beach of dark sand mixed with rock, 624 metres long and 31 metres wide. Its urban coastal frontage forms part of a Biosphere Reserve and is accompanied by a promenade and vegetation. Usual conditions range from calm waters to moderate swell, while visitor numbers are high. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for more than 100 vehicles and an interurban bus service. Toilets, showers, sunbed and parasol hire, restaurants and rescue services complete the facilities.

Length624 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width31 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
MarinaPuerto de Santa Cruz de la Palma

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Santa Cruz de la Palma marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-09-01 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 12:30-17:30 · 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 · 6 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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