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Puerto de la Cruz · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Chica
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
130 mSand
Water25 °CDaily high30 °CUV5High tide02:24Low tide20:03JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Jardin · 0.2 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind38 km/h · 184°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 31 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Partly cloudy
Low 23°High 30°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 36 km/h Gusts 67 km/h Humidity 62–82% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 21°High 24°
MorningOvercastAfternoonOvercast with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 13 km/h Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 62–86% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 20°High 21°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 64–68% ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ E · 5 km/h Humidity 55–70% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
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
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
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusUrban bus service
Safety and assistance
Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 10:00-18:00 · Emergency number 112
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityClínica Tamaragua · 1 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from TF-31.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa Chica
1
Andana Beach ClubRestaurant in Puerto de la Cruz
71 mapprox.
2
Terraza del MarAvenida Francisco Afonso Carrillo 10
153 mapprox.
3
AlandaRestaurant in Puerto de la Cruz
199 mapprox.
4
Jardin ImperialRestaurant in Puerto de la Cruz
228 mapprox.
5
Manun/Yaniran BaariRestaurant in Puerto de la Cruz
239 mapprox.
Drinks and cafés
near Playa ChicaWhere to stay
near Playa Chica
1
Apartamento Bahía Playa IIApartamento en Puerto de la Cruz
208 mapprox.
2
Apartamentos Bahía Playa IApartamento en Puerto de la Cruz
312 mapprox.
3
Alua TenerifeC. Antonio Ruiz Álvarez 7, Puerto de la Cruz
355 mapprox.
4
Casa MariaPlaza Manuel Ballesteros 13, Puerto de la Cruz
371 mapprox.
5
AnatoliaHotel in Puerto de la Cruz
429 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa ChicaAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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