Spain · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma
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 | 24.3 | 1.2 |
| Thu 3 | 24.7 | 1.0 |
| Fri 4 | 24.8 | 0.7 |
| Sat 5 | 24.6 | 0.6 |
| Sun 6 | 24.6 | 0.7 |
| Mon 7 | 24.6 | 0.8 |
| Tue 8 | 24.7 | 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: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 8 of 8 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 | 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 Bajamar1.7 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Cancajos (Los)3.5 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Piscinas Naturales Charco Azul14 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Puerto Espindola14 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: Antiguo Parador, about ~90 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Santa Cruz de La Palma, about ~600 m away.
- 73 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Lucky Coffee, about ~100 m away.
- 8 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Banana Garden, about ~210 m away.
- 19 shops nearby, the closest about ~110 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
Is the water clean at Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma?
Thinking of swimming at Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma? 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 8 straight years. There's parking about ~100 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. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 8 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Pebble shore. The nearest town, Santa Cruz de La Palma, is about ~600 m away.
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 73 places to eat within a kilometre — Lucky Coffee is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma safe to swim in?
Yes — Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 8 of its 8 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 8 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma at around 24°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Santa Cruz de Tenerife. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma have the warmest water?
For swimming, June–October is usually the best call — that's the modeled window when the sea here runs warmest. That applies to the water around Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
Once a year, national authorities report a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli to the European Environment Agency, which grades the season Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A handful of countries, including Croatia via IZOR, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report — Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma doesn't have that feed set up yet.
What's nearby Playa Santa Cruz de la Palma — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Antiguo Parador, about ~90 m away. The nearest town is Santa Cruz de La Palma, about ~600 m away.