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 high30 °CUV8High tide01:48Low tide19:33JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 10:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature29 °CFeels like 31 °C
Forecast rain75%
Humidity62%
WindNW 18 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV8

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 wind7 km/h · 3°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flagBuenas condiciones27/09/2026 10:00 · Gobierno de Canarias · Infoplayas

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Today14:00☁29°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ NW 18 km/h
Today17:00☁28°Overcast☂ 75% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today20:00☁26°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Today23:00☁26°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀28°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀30°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀29°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀27°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀26°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀25°Clear · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀24°Clear · ↝ NW 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 29 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 31 °C, 75% chance of rain and wind NW at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 30 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 26°High 30°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 75% ↝ NE · 8 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 56–77% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 24°High 30°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ NE · 7 km/h Gusts 17 km/h Humidity 58–89% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☀

Clear

Low 24°High 26°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 10 km/h Humidity 69–81% ☀ UV 8
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 23°High 30°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70900038M38038A1
E. coli29 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
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
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing29 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
23/07/2025Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
09/07/2025Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL17 UFC/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing50 UFC/100 mL130 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
10/03/2025Suitable for bathing130 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
17/02/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
20/01/2025Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 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 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
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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Lifeguards2026-06-01 to 2026-09-30 · Monday to Sunday · 10:00-21:00 · 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 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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