Playa Medano (El)-Chica
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Granadilla de Abona · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Medano (El)-Chica

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Daily high24 °CUV8High tide01:39Low tide19:29JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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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
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity52%
WindN 9 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

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 wind6 km/h · 34°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 Granadilla de Abona
Today13:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Today16:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today19:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Today22:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☀19°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☀19°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂18°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐22°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow22:00◐20°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☀19°Clear · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☀19°Clear · ↝ W 2 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind N at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 20°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 3 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 45–65% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 6 km/h Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 50–84% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 20°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ S · 5 km/h Gusts 9 km/h Humidity 63–69% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 18°High 26°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Humidity 55–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900017M38017D1
E. coli29 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci9 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
27/04/2026Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL24 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing140 UFC/100 mL90 UFC/100 mL
02/03/2026Suitable for bathing90 UFC/100 mL35 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
09/02/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing190 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL28 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing80 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL80 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing50 UFC/100 mL29 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 7/09/2026. 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 Medano (El)-Chica is located in El Médano, in the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is a small beach 100 metres long and 15 metres wide, formed by black sand and linked to the urban centre. The seafront promenade runs beside the shore and the beach has access on foot and by car, parking and an interurban bus service. The listing records it as an official bathing area and notes showers, municipal cleaning, and food and drink establishments.

Sand typeBlack sandPublished texture or colour
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusPublic transport

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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