Just how warm is the sea in Tenerife? Whether it’s a last-minute trip or a holiday planned well in advance, whether a stay in Tenerife is suitable for a beach holiday depends largely on the current sea temperature there. Below you can see not only the current sea temperature but also the monthly averages for Tenerife.
The current sea temperature in Tenerife is:
Last updated at 13:26 local time.
The water is coolest at Playa de las Teresitas with 24.9 degrees, and warmest at Playa de las Américas with 25.3 degrees. The difference between the two is 0.4 degrees.
The temperature has dropped most significantly at Playa Martiánez, from 25.3 to 24.9 degrees.
2 of the 4 measuring points are above the island average. That gives the following picture:
| Region | Beach | Sea temperature | Change from the previous day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenerife North | Playa Martiánez | 24.9 degrees | −0.4 degrees |
| Tenerife South | Playa del Médano | 25.1 degrees | −0.2 degrees |
| Tenerife West | Playa de las Américas | 25.3 degrees | −0.1 degrees |
| Tenerife East | Playa de las Teresitas | 24.9 degrees | −0.3 degrees |
Die Werte stammen von vier festen Messpunkten rund um die Insel und werden einmal am Tag aktualisiert.
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More about sea temperatures on Tenerife
The Canary Islands lie in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, some 300 kilometres from the African mainland. The ocean around the islands is several thousand metres deep. Consequently, the sea temperature around the Canary Islands is cool and consistent. The sea off the Canary Islands barely warms up in summer, but on the other hand does not cool down significantly in winter either. Average sea temperatures range between 18 and 23 degrees Celsius throughout the year. Incidentally, this is precisely why so many whales and dolphins make their home around Tenerife and the neighbouring islands. Full details on whale watching in Tenerife can be found via the link above. But back to the sea temperature in Tenerife: clearly, bathwater temperatures are something else entirely. Nevertheless, the Canary Islands are well suited for swimming all year round. At least as far as the sea temperature in Tenerife and the other islands is concerned. When it comes to rough seas, however, the Canary Islands can be dangerous, particularly in winter. In recent years, the sea temperature on Tenerife and off the other Canary Islands has been rising steadily. Previous average figures are now rarely accurate. This is because the sea is warming so rapidly that it is leading to an increase in algae blooms and changes in the behaviour of marine life.What is the sea temperature like on Tenerife?
When going for a swim, that first moment in particular can often come as a bit of a shock. Air temperatures in the Canary Islands are usually relatively high. This means that even a sea temperature in Tenerife that is actually pleasant can suddenly feel cool. After a short while, however, it's really lovely to swim peacefully in the sea. But what is the current sea temperature on Tenerife? You can find this out in our overview above. Below, you can also see the average sea temperatures on Tenerife throughout the year.Average sea temperature on Tenerife throughout the year
| Month | Average sea temperature |
|---|---|
| January | 19 °C |
| February | 18 °C |
| March | 18 °C |
| April | 18 °C |
| May | 19 °C |
| June | 20 °C |
| July | 21 °C |
| August | 22 °C |
| September | 23 °C |
| October | 23 °C |
| November | 21 °C |
| December | 20 °C |