Tenerife sea temperature

The sea around Tenerife is currently about 25.0°C. It is warmest in September (around 23.7°C) and coolest in March (around 19.3°C).

25.0°C Average sea temperature off Tenerife right now

That's about 1.3°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 24.7°C, with measured readings between 24.3°C and 25.3°C.

Sea

Show the daily measurements

Day	Sea
10 Sep	25.0°C
9 Sep	25.3°C
8 Sep	24.8°C
7 Sep	24.5°C
6 Sep	24.8°C
5 Sep	24.7°C
4 Sep	24.8°C
3 Sep	24.8°C
2 Sep	24.4°C
1 Sep	24.7°C
31 Aug	24.8°C
30 Aug	24.5°C
29 Aug	24.4°C
28 Aug	24.3°C
27 Aug	24.8°C
26 Aug	25.2°C
25 Aug	24.7°C
24 Aug	24.8°C
23 Aug	24.9°C
22 Aug	24.3°C
21 Aug	24.3°C
20 Aug	24.4°C
19 Aug	24.4°C
18 Aug	24.3°C
17 Aug	24.5°C
16 Aug	24.3°C
15 Aug	24.0°C
14 Aug	24.2°C
13 Aug	23.9°C
12 Aug	24.2°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 24.7°C, with measured readings between 24.3°C and 25.3°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.