Playa Vueltas
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Valle Gran Rey · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa Vueltas

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

150 mSand
Daily high24 °CUV5High tide02:11Low tide19:52JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusRed 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
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity100%
WindW 43 km/hGusts 64 km/h
Maximum UV5

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 wind41 km/h · 237°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Valle Gran Rey
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ W 43 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00≋19°Niebla☂ 20% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00≋19°Niebla☂ 20% · ↝ S 2 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁23°Overcast☂ 40% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 40% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ N 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁18°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁18°Overcast · ↝ N 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ N 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 43 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 46 km/h Gusts 73 km/h Humidity 86–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 23°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SW · 7 km/h Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 78–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 50% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 16 km/h Humidity 78–83% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 16°High 24°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ E · 5 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test20/10/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES70600049M38049D1
E. coli180 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci18 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
20/10/2026Suitable for bathing180 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing24 UFC/100 mL16 UFC/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing80 UFC/100 mL60 UFC/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing3 UFC/100 mL3 UFC/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL14 UFC/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL60 UFC/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing240 UFC/100 mL90 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing22 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing32 UFC/100 mL18 UFC/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing12 UFC/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2026Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
09/03/2026Suitable for bathing220 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
16/02/2026Suitable for bathing4 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
27/01/2026Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL1 UFC/100 mL
10/11/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL6 UFC/100 mL
13/10/2025Suitable for bathing14 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL30 UFC/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL2 UFC/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing28 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing18 UFC/100 mL20 UFC/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing5 UFC/100 mL98 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing8 UFC/100 mL8 UFC/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing2 UFC/100 mL12 UFC/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing6 UFC/100 mL22 UFC/100 mL
17/03/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL7 UFC/100 mL
24/02/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 UFC/100 mL
27/01/2025Suitable for bathing11 UFC/100 mL13 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 20/10/2026. 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 Vueltas is an urban beach of dark sand, 150 metres long and 25 metres wide, used for boat anchorage. The seafront promenade accompanies a beach with calm waters, integrated into a Biosphere Reserve and with medium occupancy. Although the description states that it has no infrastructure, the entry records restaurant, tourism, nautical-activity and diving services. Access is possible on foot, by car or by boat, with parking, urban bus service and a connection with the road to the port.

Length150 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de San Sebastián

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de San Sebastián marina.

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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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe · 61 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Carretera al puerto.

Location

Directions

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