SkySunny intervals with light rain
Valverde · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa de Puerto de la Estaca
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
600 mCobbles / Gravel
Daily high22 °CUV5High tide02:08Low tide19:49JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa El Tamaduste · 4.6 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
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 wind13 km/h · 249°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 55% chance of rain and wind NW at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 20°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 10 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 89–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Niebla
Low 17°High 20°
MorningNieblaAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ NW · 7 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 73–98% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 18°High 18°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 82–89% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Sunny intervals with light rain
Low 16°High 21°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 4
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Puerto de la Estaca is a semi-urban beach beside the port that provides shelter for fishermen. Its shore of rounded stones and gravel is 600 metres long and 40 metres wide, with moderate waves and low occupancy. The surroundings include vegetation and protection designations such as SCI, SAC, natural habitats of Community interest, Paisaje Protegido and Biosphere Reserve. Access is easy on foot from the road to the port, with signs, parking for more than 100 vehicles and an interurban connection.
Length600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width40 mPublished average width
CompositionCobbles / GravelPredominant material
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Facilities and comfort
Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.
Activities
Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Puerto de la Estaca (El Hierro) marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Insular del Hierro · 11 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Carretera al Puerto.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de Puerto de la EstacaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de Puerto de la EstacaWhere to stay
near Playa de Puerto de la EstacaParking
near Playa de Puerto de la Estaca
1
ParkingGratuito según OSM · 20 plazas · Public access
175 mapprox.
2
ParkingGratuito según OSM · 20 plazas · Public access
411 mapprox.
3
ParkingGratuito según OSM · 88 plazas · Public access
432 mapprox.
4
ParkingAccess not specified
840 mapprox.
5
ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access
1.8 kmapprox.
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