Playa Candelaria
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Candelaria · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Candelaria

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

590 mSand / Gravel
Daily high28 °CUV5High tide02:25Low tide20:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity94%
WindS 29 km/hGusts 34 km/h
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 wind45 km/h · 185°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 Candelaria
Today16:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 44 km/h
Today19:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 22 km/h
Today22:00≋24°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂23°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂24°Cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 25 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ NE 20 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 29 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 23°High 28°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 45 km/h Gusts 64 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 24°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 84–100% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 86–94% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 19°High 25°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test27/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900011M38011A4
E. coli30 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci16 UFC/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationGOOD2025 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
27/10/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
19/10/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL70 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing26 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
03/03/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
10/02/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL35 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing80 UFC/100 mL25 UFC/100 mL
04/11/2025Suitable for bathing230 UFC/100 mL58 UFC/100 mL
21/10/2025Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
14/10/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL31 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL32 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
24/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml11 UFC/100 ml
22/07/2025No published assessment29 UFC/100 ml690 UFC/100 ml
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing16 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 SIN CLASIFICAR EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 27/10/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is good; 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 Candelaria is an urban beach of dark sand and gravel, 590 metres long and 24 metres wide, integrated into the village frontage. The seafront promenade accompanies a very busy beach with strong waves and a close relationship with La Galera. Services include catering, toilets and a tourist office, while parking for more than 100 vehicles facilitates arrival by car. It is also accessible on foot or by interurban bus.

Length590 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width24 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
MarinaLa Galera

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby La Galera 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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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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Practical ideas for your visit

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