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 high32 °CUV8WavesRoughHigh tide01:48Low tide19:33JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyOvercast
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain100%
Humidity63%
WindW 2 km/hGusts 9 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV8
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 wind7 km/h · 165°Water temperature24 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of San Cristóbal de La Laguna
Today14:00☁26°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Today17:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today20:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Today23:00☂22°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀25°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NW 15 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂25°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☀20°Clear · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☀19°Clear · ↝ SW 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 100% chance of rain and wind W at 2 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 32 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 8.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 32°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 22 km/h Humidity 30–63% ≈ rough ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 20°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 55% ↝ light Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 49–90% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☀

Clear

Low 19°High 29°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 63–77% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 8
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 18°High 27°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ NE · 10 km/h Humidity 55–90% ☀ UV 8
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea and tides

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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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

↓ Bajamar19:33Today · 0.35 m
↑ Pleamar01:48Tomorrow · 2.48 m
↓ Bajamar07:45Tomorrow · 0.39 m
↑ Pleamar14:01Tomorrow · 2.57 m
↓ Bajamar20:06Tomorrow · 0.37 m
↑ Pleamar02:23Tuesday 29 · 2.47 m
↓ Bajamar08:22Tuesday 29 · 0.42 m
↑ Pleamar14:39Tuesday 29 · 2.49 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 01:48 and low tide at 19:33.

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

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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.

Practical ideas for your visit

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