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 high27 °CUV8High tide13:26Low tide19:33JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature27 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity79%
WindNE 10 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Maximum UV8

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 wind8 km/h · 28°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 Candelaria
Today13:00☂27°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Today16:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Today19:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Today22:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☀24°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 40% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00◐26°Sunny intervals☂ 40% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐26°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow22:00◐25°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀24°Clear · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀22°Clear · ↝ W 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 25°High 27°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 13 km/h Gusts 20 km/h Humidity 63–85% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 23°High 27°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 95% ↝ N · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 64–100% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals

Low 22°High 24°
☂ Rain 70% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 7 km/h Humidity 70–97% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 70–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900011M38011A4
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci29 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
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
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing1 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 7/09/2026. 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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Lifeguards2026-09-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 12:00-20:00 · 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 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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