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Tenerife sea temperature

The sea around Tenerife is currently about 23.2°C. It is warmest in September (around 23.7°C) and coolest in March (around 19.3°C).

23.2°C Average sea temperature off Tenerife right now

That's about 1.2°C warmer than usual for this time of year.

Warm enough to swim comfortably without a wetsuit.

Measured sea temperature around Tenerife — last 30 days

Over the last 14 days, the sea around Tenerife averaged 23.1°C, with measured readings between 22.9°C and 23.4°C.

21° 23° 25° 27 Jun 26 Jul 27 Jun · Sea: 22.7°C 28 Jun · Sea: 22.6°C 29 Jun · Sea: 22.5°C 30 Jun · Sea: 22.1°C 1 Jul · Sea: 22.3°C 2 Jul · Sea: 22.5°C 3 Jul · Sea: 22.8°C 4 Jul · Sea: 22.7°C 5 Jul · Sea: 23.1°C 6 Jul · Sea: 23.3°C 7 Jul · Sea: 23.2°C 8 Jul · Sea: 23.2°C 9 Jul · Sea: 23.3°C 10 Jul · Sea: 23.4°C 11 Jul · Sea: 23.4°C 12 Jul · Sea: 23.4°C 13 Jul · Sea: 23.3°C 14 Jul · Sea: 23.1°C 15 Jul · Sea: 23.3°C 16 Jul · Sea: 23.4°C 17 Jul · Sea: 23.3°C 18 Jul · Sea: 23.1°C 19 Jul · Sea: 23.1°C 20 Jul · Sea: 23.1°C 21 Jul · Sea: 23.0°C 22 Jul · Sea: 23.0°C 23 Jul · Sea: 23.2°C 24 Jul · Sea: 22.9°C 25 Jul · Sea: 22.9°C 26 Jul · Sea: 23.1°C
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Show the daily measurements
Day Sea
26 Jul 23.1°C
25 Jul 22.9°C
24 Jul 22.9°C
23 Jul 23.2°C
22 Jul 23.0°C
21 Jul 23.0°C
20 Jul 23.1°C
19 Jul 23.1°C
18 Jul 23.1°C
17 Jul 23.3°C
16 Jul 23.4°C
15 Jul 23.3°C
14 Jul 23.1°C
13 Jul 23.3°C
12 Jul 23.4°C
11 Jul 23.4°C
10 Jul 23.4°C
9 Jul 23.3°C
8 Jul 23.2°C
7 Jul 23.2°C
6 Jul 23.3°C
5 Jul 23.1°C
4 Jul 22.7°C
3 Jul 22.8°C
2 Jul 22.5°C
1 Jul 22.3°C
30 Jun 22.1°C
29 Jun 22.5°C
28 Jun 22.6°C
27 Jun 22.7°C

Tenerife sea temperature month by month

Multi-year monthly sea-surface averages for Tenerife. “Now” is the live average across the island's monitored beaches.
Month Sea temperature Swimming
January 20.1° Pleasant
February 19.4° Cool
March 19.3° Cool
April 19.5° Cool
May 20.1° Pleasant
June 21.1° Pleasant
July 22.0° Warm
August 22.8° Warm
September 23.7° Warm
October 23.6° Warm
November 22.3° Warm
December 20.8° Pleasant

Frequently asked questions

Can you swim in the sea in Tenerife in winter?

Yes. Even in the coolest month (March) the sea around Tenerife averages about 19.3°C — swimmable for many, especially with a short wetsuit. In summer it reaches around 23.7°C.

Which month has the warmest sea in Tenerife?

September, when the sea around Tenerife averages about 23.7°C.

Is the sea cold in Tenerife?

Not very. The sea around Tenerife stays mild all year, from about 19.3°C in March to 23.7°C in September.

How warm has the sea around Tenerife been recently?

Over the last 14 days, the sea around Tenerife averaged 23.1°C, with measured readings between 22.9°C and 23.4°C.

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Data source: AEMET © Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Climate averages from AEMET normals (1981–2010 / 1991–2020). Last reviewed 2026-06-12.