Playa Punta Larga
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Candelaria · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Punta Larga

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

230 mSand / Cobbles
Water22 °CDaily high28 °CUV5High tide02:25Low tide20:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

Swimming requires caution according to the published operational flag.

Swimming statusYellow flagConfirmed11/11 · 13:20

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity94%
WindS 29 km/hGusts 34 km/h
Water22 °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 wind45 km/h · 185°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedYellow flagWind11/11/2026 13:20 · Gobierno de Canarias · Infoplayas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Candelaria
Today16:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 44 km/h
Today19:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 22 km/h
Today22:00≋24°Mist☂ 100% · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂23°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂24°Cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 25 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ NE 20 km/h
Friday 1301:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ W 10 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐21°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 9 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind S at 29 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 23°High 28°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 45 km/h Gusts 64 km/h Humidity 85–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 24°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 84–100% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 21°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 86–94% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 19°High 25°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test30/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900011M38011C1
E. coli23 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
30/09/2026Suitable for bathing23 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL60 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
28/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment5 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL50 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2025No published assessment40 UFC/100 ml50 UFC/100 ml
05/08/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2025No published assessment29 UFC/100 ml9 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment29 UFC/100 ml7 UFC/100 ml
24/07/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml17 UFC/100 ml
24/07/2025No published assessment2 UFC/100 ml12 UFC/100 ml
22/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml390 UFC/100 ml
22/07/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml550 UFC/100 ml
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL15 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2025No published assessment29 UFC/100 ml15 UFC/100 ml
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2025No published assessment11 UFC/100 ml5 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 GOOD 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 30/09/2026. 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 Punta Larga, also known as Las Arenas, is an urban beach 230 metres long, made up of fine sand and dark rounded stones. The seafront promenade and its 35-metre width organise a moderately occupied area with moderate swell and services associated with recreational use. It can be reached by car via the TF-1, with between 50 and 100 parking spaces and urban transport. The listing records adapted access, a sports area, hire of sun loungers and parasols, and catering services.

Length230 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
MarinaLa Galera

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby La Galera marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2027-06-14 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-18:00 · Emergency number 112
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria · 16 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Tf-1.

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