Is El Médano good for swimming today?
El Médano has BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: El Médano today
El Médano is a BeachFinder spot in ES, ES. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 7 km/h · W, uv 8.9, waves 0.9 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 82/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
23°C
Wind
7 km/h · W
UV
8.9
Waves
0.9 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Jul 10, 01:45 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 82/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Jul 10, 01:45 AM
Water temp
23°C
Air temp
19°C
Feels like
20°C
UV index
8.9
Wind
7 km/h · W
Gust 24 km/h
Waves
0.9 m
Current
1 km/h · SW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
El Médano
El Médano offers a specific coastal destination in Spain. Decide whether it works today from the arrival-time forecast, water status, access and warnings, not from a name or photo. BeachFinder separates those live checks from the sourced place profile, preventing a short-lived forecast from becoming a permanent claim. Use the source record to establish what is known before interpreting the live panels. The structured place record labels the feature “human settlement in Tenerife.” The recorded map position is 28.04568, -16.53719, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. A wider local check brings in Playa Leocadio Machado at about 0.7 km, La Tejita at about 2.5 km and Playa de los Abriguitos at about 14.5 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one. Treat the final choice as a live comparison. Compare the latest temperature and wind readings with wave exposure, currents, UV timing and official local updates. If the app and the beach disagree, use the posted warning or authority advice and switch to the shore-based plan. Save the page update time with your plan: marine weather, runoff after rain, seasonal restrictions and temporary closures can make yesterday’s recommendation obsolete. A good decision is specific to the activity. A beach can suit a walk or a short stop while being a poor swimming choice under the same wind, swell or water-quality conditions.
About this spot
The page for El Médano is designed around a changeable decision. Its identity in Spain can be sourced once, but the proposed activity must be tested again against current marine data, access status and any official instruction. A wider local check brings in Playa Leocadio Machado at about 0.7 km, La Tejita at about 2.5 km and Playa de los Abriguitos at about 14.5 km. The most suitable option may not be the geographically closest one.
Updated 7/4/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at El Médano today?
23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is El Médano today?
7 km/h · W. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at El Médano?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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