Spain · Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Playa Timijiraque
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 | 24.7 | 2.1 |
| Thu 3 | 25.2 | 1.6 |
| Fri 4 | 25.3 | 0.9 |
| Sat 5 | 25.1 | 1.2 |
| Sun 6 | 24.9 | 1.5 |
| Mon 7 | 24.7 | 1.7 |
| Tue 8 | 24.4 | 1.7 |
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 | 23 |
| Dec | 21 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Caleta (La)4.3 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Tamaduste (El)6.3 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Restinga (La)16 kmSanta Cruz de Tenerife
- Playa Charco del Conde67 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 Timijiraque, about ~50 m away.
- Ferry: El Hierro (Valverde), about ~1.9 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Valverde, about ~4.4 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Restaurante Bahía, about ~60 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~290 m away
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa Timijiraque?
Playa Timijiraque 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. There's parking about ~70 m from the beach.
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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. The nearest town, Valverde, is about ~4.4 km away.
That “Excellent” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Restaurante Bahía, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Timijiraque safe to swim in?
Yes, without much reservation. Playa Timijiraque holds the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Timijiraque today?
Playa Timijiraque'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 Timijiraque?
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.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Playa Timijiraque.
Is there parking near Playa Timijiraque?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Playa Timijiraque, about ~50 m away. By ferry, the nearest landing is El Hierro (Valverde), about ~1.9 km away. The nearest town is Valverde, about ~4.4 km away.