Puerto de la Cruz · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Chica

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

130 mSand
Water25 °CDaily high25 °CUV8High tide01:45Low tide19:34JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones muy favorables · estimación
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Jardin · 0.2 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity44%
WindN 16 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV8

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

Environmental estimate

Condiciones muy favorables para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones muy 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 wind12 km/h · 6°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 Puerto de la Cruz
Today14:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Today17:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 12 km/h
Today20:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today23:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀22°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀23°Clear☂ 10% · ↝ N 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀22°Clear · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 24°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 15 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 41–55% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 22°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 11 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 49–79% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 58–71% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 20°High 26°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ E · 10 km/h Humidity 60–70% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

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

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Chica extends the Playa Jardín frontage with a narrow urban strip of black sand. It measures 130 metres long and barely 10 metres wide, a compact configuration contrasting with its intense use and the accompanying seafront promenade. The setting is enclosed by vegetation and offers moderately rough water. Its main practical feature is its comprehensive facilities: toilets, showers, restaurants, a sports area and a children's area, as well as easy access on foot or by car and more than 100 parking spaces.

Length130 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaPuerto Pesquero Puerto de la Cruz

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby Puerto Pesquero Puerto de la Cruz marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 10:00-19:00 · Emergency number 112
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityClínica Tamaragua · 1 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from TF-31.

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