Sea conditions at Playa Chica (Puerto de la Cruz) today
Playa Chica is a beach in the municipality of Puerto de la Cruz, on the island of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain). DiverMar shows in real time whether it's a good moment to swim, snorkel or go out on a kayak or paddle board: official lifeguard flag, waves, wind, water temperature, UV index, visibility and jellyfish warnings, with an hourly forecast until sunset.
Can you swim today at Playa Chica?
Right now the sea is swim with caution, waves of 1.1 m, gusts of 22 km/h, water at 24°.
Facilities at Playa Chica: lifeguard, parking, showers and access
Playa Chica has no lifeguard service this season. It also has wheelchair-accessible facilities for people with reduced mobility, showers, toilets, foot showers and parking about 189 m away.
Beaches near Playa Chica
- Playa Jardín (Puerto de la Cruz) · 200 m
- Playa Punta Brava (Puerto de la Cruz) · 270 m
- El Muelle (Puerto de la Cruz) · 1.2 km
- El Roque (Los Realejos) · 1.5 km
- San Telmo (Puerto de la Cruz) · 1.5 km
Restaurants and services at Playa Chica
Frequently asked questions about Playa Chica
Can you swim today at Playa Chica?
According to current data, the sea is swim with caution at Playa Chica. The indicator combines the official lifeguard flag, waves and wind, and refreshes every few minutes on this page.
Are there jellyfish today at Playa Chica?
There are no recent official jellyfish readings for Playa Chica; this page shows them when sightings are reported.
What is the water temperature at Playa Chica?
The water temperature right now is around 24 °C (Open-Meteo marine model, refreshed every few minutes).
Is there a lifeguard at Playa Chica?
No lifeguard service is recorded for Playa Chica: it publishes no flag reports this season and the official census lists no surveillance either. Take extra care when swimming and check the sea conditions on this page.
Is there parking near Playa Chica?
Yes. There are 31 car parks within 600 m of the beach; the nearest is about 189 m away.
Is Playa Chica accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes, Playa Chica is listed as accessible for people with reduced mobility in the official census (Guía de Playas © MITECO).