Playa Las Teresitas
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Santa Cruz de Tenerife · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Las Teresitas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,300 mSand
Water20 °CDaily high29 °CUV5High tide02:25Low tide20:05JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature25 °CFeels like 25 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity93%
WindW 27 km/hGusts 40 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV5

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

Town of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Today18:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Today21:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂23°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂23°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NW 20 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂22°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ NW 16 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☂23°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow15:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow18:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ N 13 km/h
Tomorrow21:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Friday 1300:00☁22°High cloud · ↝ N 5 km/h
Friday 1303:00☁22°High cloud · ↝ N 4 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 25 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 25 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 27 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 23°High 29°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 36 km/h Gusts 60 km/h Humidity 80–94% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☂

Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 22°High 25°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 95% ↝ N · 11 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 70–91% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 22°High 22°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 7 km/h Humidity 81–84% ☀ UV 4
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 20°High 26°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ N · 15 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 · ES70900038M38038A1
E. coli29 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci60 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 bathing29 UFC/100 mL60 UFC/100 mL
21/09/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing50 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL29 UFC/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL70 UFC/100 mL
18/03/2026Suitable for bathing50 UFC/100 mL44 UFC/100 mL
16/03/2026Suitable for bathing13 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
26/01/2026Suitable for bathing7 UFC/100 mL21 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
10/11/2025No published assessment8 UFC/100 ml15 UFC/100 ml
10/11/2025No published assessment9 UFC/100 ml7 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml44 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
13/10/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment13 UFC/100 ml8 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment3 UFC/100 ml17 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment29 UFC/100 ml3 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment1 UFC/100 ml29 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment4 UFC/100 ml29 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 Las Teresitas is an isolated beach of golden sand reaching 1,300 metres in length and 80 metres in width, on a mountain frontage protected as a Biosphere Reserve. Vegetation and anchorage complete a distinctive landscape, while the usual waters are calm and occupancy is medium. The surroundings are linked to an important tourist centre and numerous hospitality services. It is reached on foot, by car or by boat, with parking for more than 100 vehicles and urban transport. There are toilets, showers, restaurants, nautical-equipment hire and adapted access.

Length1,300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Children’s area
Anchorage
MarinaClub Náutico de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club Náutico de Santa Cruz de Tenerife marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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