Spain · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Jardin
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 | 24.8 | 1.6 |
| Thu 3 | 25.0 | 1.3 |
| Fri 4 | 24.9 | 0.9 |
| Sat 5 | 24.7 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 24.8 | 1.1 |
| Mon 7 | 24.8 | 1.4 |
| Tue 8 | 24.7 | 1.5 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Sufficient2025
Sufficient in the most recent season, and 8 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 2025 | Sufficient |
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 San Telmo1.5 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Marti?nez2.1 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Bollullo (El)4.1 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Socorro (El)4.6 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: Playa Jardín, about ~240 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Puerto de la Cruz, about ~900 m away.
- 61 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Quiosco Playa Jardin, about ~70 m away.
- 19 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Alua Tenerife, about ~390 m away.
- 17 shops nearby, the closest about ~240 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Jardin?
Thinking of swimming at Playa Jardin? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Sufficient — meets the minimum EU standard in the latest annual assessment. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Sufficient for 3 straight years. There's parking about ~210 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running June–October; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 8 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Showers, and Toilets. The nearest town, Puerto de la Cruz, is about ~900 m away.
Worth remembering: “Sufficient” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. There are 61 places to eat within a kilometre — Quiosco Playa Jardin is the closest, about ~70 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Should you swim at Playa Jardin?
It passes, barely: Playa Jardin's official 2025 classification is Sufficient, the minimum passing grade, so a quick check of posted advisories is worthwhile before you swim.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Jardin today?
Playa Jardin's sea temperature currently sits at around 25°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Santa Cruz de Tenerife. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa Jardin?
If you're planning around water temperature, June–October is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa Jardin doesn't have one published yet.
What's the easiest way to reach Playa Jardin?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Playa Jardín, about ~240 m away. The nearest town is Puerto de la Cruz, about ~900 m away.