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Playa Chica

El Médano·Santa Cruz de Tenerife
19°CWater
1.1mWaves
💨13km/hWind
UV 5Index
🌡22°CAir
WARNING
Enter with caution
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Gallery

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Waves · 6 hours

Open-Meteo Marine
1.1mNow
1.2m+1h
1.3m+2h
1.3m+3h
1.1m+4h
1m+5h

Sunlight

Sunrise-Sunset API
🌅 08:17Sunrise
11h 56mDaylight hours
🌇 20:14Sunset

🌡 Temperature

AEMET
🌡
22°CAir temperature
💧
19°CWater temperature
🤔
20°CFeels like
☀️
UV 5UV index

💨 Wind

NESO
Speed13 km/h
Max gust21 km/h
DirectionNE

Water quality

EEA · 2006/7/CE
Excelente
Compliant samples99%
Season2024
ClassificationExcelente (Directiva 2006/7/CE)
🏄 Actividades acuáticas✓ Spot verificado OSM
🌊
1.1mMediana
Buenas condiciones — nivel medio
Periodo: 8s
💨 13km/h NE
19°C
✓ OSM
Surf
1.1m · 8s · 13km/h
🪁
Windsurf
13km/h NE
🪂
Kitesurf
Poco viento
🤿
Snorkel
25m visibilidad
🧜
Buceo
Agua 19°C · Traje 3mm
🛶
Kayak
Mar movido
🤿
Visibilidad subacuática: Excelente
👁 25m de visibilidad🌿 Clorofila: 0.08 mg/m³
Est.
📅 Previsión 5 días
Hoy
☁️
20° 14°
☀️ Seco
Vie 13
☀️
25° 15°
☀️ Seco
Sáb 14
☀️
21° 17°
☀️ Seco
Dom 15
☀️
21° 16°
☀️ Seco
Lun 16
☁️
22° 15°
☀️ Seco
🚗 Tráfico, afluencia y donde aparcar, parking cercaTiempo real
1%
ocupación
Vacía
Mejor hora hoy: 7am (22% ocupación)
12am6am12pm6pm11pm
Temporada alta · Día laborable

Where to eat

Sample data
Beach Bar
Fresh seafood · 120m · €€
Sa Roqueta
Rice · Seafood · 340m · €€€
Beso Beach
Mediterranean · 500m · €€€

Where to stay

Google Places · 2km
åshavana
☆☆☆☆
46m ·
Daydream El Medano Coliving
☆☆☆☆
106m ·
Casa grande surf hostel
★★★★★
122m · €€€€
Pika
★★★☆☆
150m · €€

✅ Facilities

MITECO
Lifeguard Showers Accessible Parking Blue Flag Dogs allowed

ℹ️ Information

MITECO 2024
CompositionArena
Typearena
MunicipalityEl Médano
ProvinceSanta Cruz de Tenerife
RegionCanarias
Coordinates28.044202° N, -16.536351° E
📖 About Playa ChicaEverything you need to know ↓

If you're planning to visit Playa Chica, you're choosing one of the most authentic beaches in Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Located in the Canary Islands, where you can swim almost all year round, with fine sand and surroundings that won't disappoint. It's a more natural beach, without major facilities — perfect if you're looking for something quieter and more unspoiled. If you enjoy surfing, you're in the right place. Please note that dogs are not allowed on this beach, especially during the high season. Before you head out, check the real-time sea conditions on this page so there are no surprises.

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