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 high29 °CUV5WavesRoughHigh tide02:24Low tide20:03JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity69%
WindNW 12 km/hGusts 37 km/h
Water25 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesRough

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind12 km/h · 3°Water temperature25 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Los Realejos
Today17:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Today20:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 3 km/h
Today23:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00≋20°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ NE 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00≋21°Niebla☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00≋21°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow17:00≋20°Niebla☂ 95% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow20:00≋19°Niebla☂ 45% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow23:00≋18°Niebla☂ 45% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Friday 1302:00≋17°Niebla · ↝ NW 1 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 2 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind NW at 12 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 54–85% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 68–89% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 7 km/h Humidity 81–84% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 60–85% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Rough

Water temperature25 °C

WindRough

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:03Today · 0.61 m
↑ Pleamar02:24Tomorrow · 2.13 m
↓ Bajamar08:32Tomorrow · 0.63 m
↑ Pleamar14:43Tomorrow · 1.93 m
↓ Bajamar20:34Tomorrow · 0.7 m
↑ Pleamar02:57Friday 13 · 2.05 m
↓ Bajamar09:08Friday 13 · 0.72 m
↑ Pleamar15:18Friday 13 · 1.82 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 02:24 and low tide at 20:03.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test28/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900031M38031A1
E. coli9 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
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
21/09/202624 /09/2026—
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
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 28/09/2026. 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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Lifeguards2026-10-01 to 2026-12-31 · Monday to Sunday · 12:00-19:00 · 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.

Location

Directions

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