Playa El Socorro
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Los Realejos · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa El Socorro

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

400 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water25 °CDaily high27 °CUV8WavesRoughHigh tide01:45Low tide19:34JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity60%
WindSE 7 km/hGusts 17 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV8
WavesRough

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 wind4 km/h · 187°Water temperature25 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Los Realejos
Today14:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today17:00☁22°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Today20:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today23:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀20°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀19°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀20°Clear☂ 40% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂23°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow20:00≋22°Mist☂ 10% · ↝ NW 2 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐21°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ E 1 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 SE at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 27°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 45–72% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 19°High 25°
MorningClearAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 51 km/h Humidity 51–72% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ light Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 72–80% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 60–80% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Rough

Water temperature25 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar19:34Today · 0.34 m
↑ Pleamar01:45Tomorrow · 2.36 m
↓ Bajamar07:46Tomorrow · 0.36 m
↑ Pleamar13:59Tomorrow · 2.46 m
↓ Bajamar20:07Tomorrow · 0.36 m
↑ Pleamar02:20Tuesday 29 · 2.34 m
↓ Bajamar08:22Tuesday 29 · 0.39 m
↑ Pleamar14:37Tuesday 29 · 2.37 m

Predicción de referencia: Puerto de la Cruz (Tenerife) · 5.9 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 25 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 01:45 and low tide at 19:34.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900031M38031A1
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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
19/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL4 UFC/100 mL
25/09/2023Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL5 UFC/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing60 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL17 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 El Socorro is an isolated beach of dark sand, 400 metres long and 60 metres wide, located on a mountain frontage. The seafront promenade and vegetation accompany a highly frequented shore whose defining feature is the usual strong swell; it also has a surf area. It is reached on foot or by car via the TF-324, with parking and urban transport. Practical facilities include toilets, showers, restaurants, litter bins, a cleaning service and supervision.

Length400 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width60 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Surfing area

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 11:00-21:00 · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityClínica Tamaragua · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from TF-324.

Practical ideas for your visit

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