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

📅 Monday, June 8, 2026
Today at Playa San Juan is a challenging day for a traditional beach trip, so it is best to keep your plans flexible. The sky is filled with thick clouds, and you should expect some light, persistent drizzle throughout the day. With the air temperature reaching 22.5 °C and the water sitting at 21.1 °C, it feels quite cool, and the water is generally too chilly for a comfortable swim. While the water is technically warm enough to consider entering, the significant wave height makes the sea quite rough, so please exercise caution if you head near the water. There is a noticeable breeze picking up at times, and with a strong UV Index of 8.6, you will still need to protect your skin even under the clouds.
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Air

Low / High18.6°C/22.5°C
Feels Like (High)23.6°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature21.1 °C
Wave Height1.9 m
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Rain

Rain Chance6%
Rainfall1 mm
Rain Duration9 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:07/21:01
Sunshine Hours12.9 hrs
UV Index8.6
Cloud Cover93%
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Wind

Speed16.5 km/h
Gusts42.5 km/h
DirectionNE

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