Spain · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Puerto Espindola
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 | 24.5 | 1.9 |
| Thu 3 | 24.7 | 1.6 |
| Fri 4 | 24.7 | 1.0 |
| Sat 5 | 24.7 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 24.7 | 1.3 |
| Mon 7 | 24.8 | 1.5 |
| Tue 8 | 24.9 | 1.6 |
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: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 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 | 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 | 18 |
| Apr | 20 |
| May | 22 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 22 |
| Dec | 20 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Piscinas Naturales Charco Azul372 mSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma14 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Bajamar16 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Cancajos (Los)18 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: Manos de Oro, about ~460 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Puerto Espíndola, about ~100 m away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Mesón del Mar, about ~140 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~1.1 km away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
Is the water clean at Playa Puerto Espindola?
Playa Puerto Espindola sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow 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 sits in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. You can park about ~120 m away.
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. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Showers, and Toilets. Puerto Espíndola — the closest town — sits about ~100 m from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Mesón del Mar is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa Puerto Espindola safe right now?
Generally, yes. Playa Puerto Espindola's 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Playa Puerto Espindola right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Playa Puerto Espindola 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 Puerto Espindola?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through June–October, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
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 Puerto Espindola isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do you get to Playa Puerto Espindola?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Manos de Oro, about ~460 m away. The nearest town is Puerto Espíndola, about ~100 m away.