Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Playa San Juan

Playa San Juan is a beautiful beach known for its large waves, making it a paradise for surfers. The beach's natural characteristics include a rocky and stony terrain, which may not be ideal for swimmers.

Discover places to stay near Playa San Juan and enjoy the thrill of its famous surfing waves.

Despite its beauty, Playa San Juan is noted to be difficult to access. As for amenities, the area surrounding the beach offers good restaurants and ice cream parlors. However, potential visitors should be aware that parking facilities may not be up to par.

What to do at Playa San Juan?

Restaurants

You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight the beauty of the place and the big waves, making it a paradise for surfers. However, the beach's rocky terrain makes it less suitable for swimmers and it is noted to be difficult to access. Complaints mainly focus on the poor parking facilities.

Where to Stay near Playa San Juan?

If you’re planning a trip to Playa San Juan, consider staying in the nearby town of Guia de Isora, known for its charming accommodations and proximity to the beach. Most visitors also explore the surrounding areas such as Costa Adeje and Los Gigantes, which offer a wider range of hotels and easy access to various attractions.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa San Juan?

Latitude: 28.5562903 / Longitude: -16.3414677

Playa San Juan is located in Tenerife. The following map of Playa San Juan shows the exact location.

Playa San Juan: Weather Today

📅 Thursday, July 23, 2026
Today is a mediocre day for a beach trip to Playa San Juan, as the skies remain quite unsettled. You can expect fairly constant light mist and drizzle throughout the day, which might put a damper on your sunbathing plans. With a maximum air temperature of 26.6 °C and a sea temperature of 23.6 °C, the water is pleasant for a swim, though the choppy waves suggest you should exercise some caution while in the water. Since the sun will be filtering through significant cloud cover, please be mindful that the UV Index reaches 8.7, meaning you still need reliable sun protection. While the breeze is moderate, the overall atmosphere is not ideal for a full day of lounging by the shore. Consider a short visit if you are prepared for damp conditions.
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Air

Low / High21.6°C/26.6°C
Feels Like (High)30.2°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature23.6 °C
Wave Height1.3 m
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Rain

Rain Chance0%
Rainfall0.1 mm
Rain Duration1 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:22/21:01
Sunshine Hours12.8 hrs
UV Index8.7
Cloud Cover54%
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Wind

Speed14.6 km/h
Gusts39.2 km/h
DirectionNE

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