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Puerto de la Cruz · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Punta Brava
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
260 mSand
Water25 °CDaily high30 °CUV5High tide02:24Low tide20:03JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa Jardin · 0.5 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind SW at 15 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 Punta Brava, also known as Playa Grande, is an urban black-sand beach adjoining Playa Chica, 260 metres long and 40 metres wide. Its seafront promenade, vegetation and high occupancy form part of the urban fabric of Puerto de la Cruz. Access is easy on foot or by car, with parking for more than 100 vehicles and facilities for people with reduced mobility. Practical facilities include toilets, showers, food services, sports areas, children’s play areas and hire of sun loungers and parasols.
Length260 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 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, sunbed hire, parasol hire 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
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet
Safety and assistance
Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 10:00-18:00 · Emergency number 112
Nearest health facilityClínica Tamaragua · 1 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking.
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 Punta BravaDrinks and cafés
near Playa Punta BravaWhere to stay
near Playa Punta Brava
1
Casa MariaPlaza Manuel Ballesteros 13, Puerto de la Cruz
177 mapprox.
2
Puerto Nest HostelCalle Víctor Machado 12, Puerto de la Cruz
193 mapprox.
3
Apartamento Bahía Playa IIApartamento en Puerto de la Cruz
417 mapprox.
4
Alua TenerifeC. Antonio Ruiz Álvarez 7, Puerto de la Cruz
523 mapprox.
5
Apartamentos Bahía Playa IApartamento en Puerto de la Cruz
532 mapprox.
Parking
near Playa Punta BravaAbout 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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