Spain · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Ajabo
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 25.8 | 1.1 |
| Thu 3 | 25.5 | 0.9 |
| Fri 4 | 25.2 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 25.2 | 0.7 |
| Sun 6 | 25.7 | 0.8 |
| Mon 7 | 25.7 | 0.9 |
| Tue 8 | 25.6 | 0.9 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 10 of 10 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 19 |
| Feb | 18 |
| Mar | 19 |
| Apr | 20 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 22 |
| Dec | 20 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Enramada (La)4.5 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Duque (El)5.2 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Fa?ab?6.0 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa San Juan6.6 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Callao Salvaje, about ~290 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Adeje, about ~5.7 km away.
- 47 places to eat within 1 km Closest is L'Osteria Sea, about ~70 m away.
- 15 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Atlantic Holiday Center, about ~130 m away.
- 5 shops nearby, the closest about ~210 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach sits in a built-up resort setting, with hotels, restaurants and services clustered around it — a full-service stretch of coast that tends to be busy in peak season and quieter outside it.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
- Full-service days
Is the water clean at Playa Ajabo?
Playa Ajabo is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Pebble shore. You can park about ~140 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 10 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, June–October is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. Adeje — the closest town — sits about ~5.7 km from here.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 10 straight years. There are 47 places to eat within a kilometre — L'Osteria Sea is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Ajabo?
Generally, yes. Playa Ajabo's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 10 of 10 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 10 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa Ajabo today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Playa Ajabo is around 25°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa Ajabo?
June–October is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
How is the water quality rating measured?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Playa Ajabo isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
Can you drive to Playa Ajabo?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Callao Salvaje, about ~290 m away. The nearest town is Adeje, about ~5.7 km away.