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

Playa Medano (El)-Leocadio Machado

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV5High tide02:15Low tide19:59JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming is prohibited according to the published operational flag.

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Swimming statusRed flagConfirmed11/11 · 15:30

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity91%
WindW 34 km/hGusts 72 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind35 km/h · 244°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedRed flagWaves11/11/2026 15:30 · Gobierno de Canarias · Infoplayas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Granadilla de Abona
Today16:00☂23°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Today19:00☂21°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Today22:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow10:00≋19°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00≋20°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow16:00≋20°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00≋18°Niebla☂ 55% · ↝ NE 5 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁17°Overcast☂ 55% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁17°Overcast · ↝ NW 1 km/h
Friday 1304:00☂16°Overcast with light rain · ↝ W 2 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 34 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 18°High 23°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 39 km/h Gusts 86 km/h Humidity 80–99% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Niebla

Low 17°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 19 km/h Humidity 81–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Overcast with light rain

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 6 km/h Humidity 90–95% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy with rain

Low 14°High 21°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–90% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test19/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900017M38017C1
E. coli9 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci2 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 bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
06/07/20268 /07/2026—
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing80 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
23/02/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing15 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing140 UFC/100 mL35 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing160 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL19 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing19 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL70 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
06/04/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL3 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 Medano (El)-Leocadio Machado is located in El Médano, within the municipality of Granadilla de Abona, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. It is a semi-urban beach of dark sand, 420 metres long and 150 metres wide. Its surroundings lie beside the urban centre of El Médano and it is accessible by car via the TF-64 road. The municipal listing identifies it as an official bathing area and includes parking, hire of sun loungers, parasols and nautical equipment, as well as lifeguarding during the summer season.

Sand typeDark sandPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach

Safety and assistance

⚑
Lifeguards2026-09-15 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-19:00

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking.

Location

Directions

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