Spain · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Restinga (La)
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 | 2.0 |
| Thu 3 | 25.4 | 1.5 |
| Fri 4 | 25.8 | 0.9 |
| Sat 5 | 25.5 | 1.1 |
| Sun 6 | 24.9 | 1.3 |
| Mon 7 | 24.9 | 1.5 |
| 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: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 7 of 7 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 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 | 23 |
| Dec | 21 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Timijiraque16 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Caleta (La)20 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Tamaduste (El)22 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Charco del Conde80 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: La Laja, about ~30 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: El Pinar, about ~7.4 km away.
- 6 places to eat within 1 km Closest is El Refugio, about ~60 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~120 m 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).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Restinga (La)?
Thinking of swimming at Playa Restinga (La)? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water 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 Excellent for 7 straight years. You can park about ~180 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 7 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Pebble shore. El Pinar — the closest town — sits about ~7.4 km 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 6 places to eat within a kilometre — El Refugio is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Restinga (La) a safe beach for swimming?
Generally, yes. Playa Restinga (La)'s 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent — the highest tier — backed by 7 of 7 classified seasons rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 7 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playa Restinga (La) today?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Playa Restinga (La) 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 Restinga (La)?
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.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do you get to Playa Restinga (La)?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is La Laja, about ~30 m away. The nearest town is El Pinar, about ~7.4 km away.