Playa de San Juan
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San Cristóbal de La Laguna · Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Playa de San Juan

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mSand / Gravel
Water24 °CDaily high29 °CUV5WavesRoughHigh tide02:25Low tide20:05JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain90%
Humidity90%
WindW 36 km/hGusts 69 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesRough

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 wind24 km/h · 236°Water temperature24 °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 San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Today17:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ W 36 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 16 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00≋18°Mist☂ 90% · ↝ NW 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁19°High cloud☂ 90% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁20°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁19°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁17°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ NW 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 6 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, 90% chance of rain and wind W at 36 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 69 km/h Humidity 69–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 25°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 76–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 25°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 70% ↝ light Gusts 12 km/h Humidity 78–85% ≈ rough ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 4
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Cloudy with light rain

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ N · 10 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ 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 temperature24 °C

WindLight

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

Siguientes mareas

↓ Bajamar20:05Today · 0.62 m
↑ Pleamar02:25Tomorrow · 2.23 m
↓ Bajamar08:34Tomorrow · 0.62 m
↑ Pleamar14:45Tomorrow · 2.02 m
↓ Bajamar20:36Tomorrow · 0.7 m
↑ Pleamar02:59Friday 13 · 2.15 m
↓ Bajamar09:10Friday 13 · 0.71 m
↑ Pleamar15:21Friday 13 · 1.91 m

Predicción de referencia: Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 13.4 km.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 24 °C. The next tide references are high tide at 02:25 and low tide at 20:05.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de San Juan, also known as Bajamar, is an urban beach of dark sand and gravel, 200 metres long and 25 metres wide. The seafront promenade is one of its main features and accompanies a setting of medium occupancy, moderately rough water and protection as a Biosphere Reserve. Its connection with the urban centre is reflected in a broad range of services: toilets, showers, cleaning, restaurants and a marina club. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with parking and interurban buses.

Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sailing club
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a nautical club and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Santa Cruz de Tenerife marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

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