Playa Martiánez
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Puerto de la Cruz · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Martiánez

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

350 mSand / Cobbles
Water24 °CDaily high31 °CUV5WavesSlightHigh tide02:24Low tide20:03JellyfishNo 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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SkyOvercast
Temperature27 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity66%
WindS 31 km/hGusts 49 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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°Water temperature24 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Puerto de la Cruz
Today16:00◐28°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 42 km/h
Today19:00☁25°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 21 km/h
Today22:00≋24°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow01:00≋23°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 12 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 19 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 8 km/h

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 31 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 23°High 31°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 67 km/h Humidity 62–82% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 62–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 24°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 95% ↝ light Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 64–68% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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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

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature24 °C

WindRough

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:03Today · 0.61 m
↑ Pleamar02:24Tomorrow · 2.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:32Tomorrow · 0.63 m
↑ Pleamar14:43Tomorrow · 1.93 m
↓ Bajamar20:34Tomorrow · 0.7 m
↑ Pleamar02:57Friday 13 · 2.05 m
↓ Bajamar09:08Friday 13 · 0.72 m
↑ Pleamar15:18Friday 13 · 1.82 m

Predicción de referencia: Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife) · 0.8 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:24 and low tide at 20:03.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900028M38028A3
E. coli30 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci29 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 bathing30 UFC/100 mL29 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 bathing9 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL70 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
27/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
11/11/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL40 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 Martiánez is an urban, busy beach in Puerto de la Cruz, surrounded by natural pools. The beach is 350 metres long and 40 metres wide, combining dark sand and rounded stones along an urban coastal frontage with a seafront promenade and vegetation. Its usual conditions include moderate waves, and the site lies within an area of natural habitats of Community interest. It is easily accessible on foot or by car via the TF-31, with more than 100 parking spaces and an urban bus service. It has cleaning services, catering, litter bins and a surfing area.

Length350 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant 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 characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Pesquero Puerto de la Cruz

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

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

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 10:00-18:00 · Emergency number 112
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Nearest health facilityClínica Tamaragua · 2 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

Directions

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