Spain · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera
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 | 25.9 | 1.5 |
| Thu 3 | 25.7 | 1.1 |
| Fri 4 | 25.7 | 0.8 |
| Sat 5 | 25.3 | 0.9 |
| Sun 6 | 25.3 | 1.1 |
| Mon 7 | 25.6 | 1.3 |
| Tue 8 | 25.5 | 1.2 |
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 | 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 Cueva (La)696 mSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Santiago11 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Vueltas22 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Charco del Conde22 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.
- Nearest bus stop is about ~190 m away.
- Ferry: Naviera Armas terminal, about ~440 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: San Sebastián de la Gomera, about ~300 m away.
- 36 places to eat within 1 km Closest is El Pajarito, about ~140 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Torre del Conde, about ~360 m away.
- 8 shops nearby, the closest about ~300 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 San Sebastian de la Gomera?
Thinking of swimming at Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera? 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 11 straight years. You can park about ~70 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from June–October, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. San Sebastián de la Gomera — the closest town — sits about ~300 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” 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 36 places to eat within a kilometre — El Pajarito is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
How warm is the sea at Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera right now?
Checking in on Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera right now: the water is around 26°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera?
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 grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Playa San Sebastian de la Gomera without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. There's a bus stop about ~190 m from the beach. By ferry, the nearest landing is Naviera Armas terminal, about ~440 m away. The nearest town is San Sebastián de la Gomera, about ~300 m away.