What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Las Teresitas Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Las Teresitas Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Las Teresitas Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Las Teresitas Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Las Teresitas Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Canary Islands, SpainAtlantic/Canary

Ocean View Index

92Excellent

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

07:10 – 18:27

Local time

23:45

Las Teresitas is a man-made white-sand cove in the Canaries, its golden Saharan sand fringed by palm trees.

Highlights

Golden-sand curve built with Saharan sand, rare in volcanic Tenerife.
Sheltered by breakwaters, so the water stays calm and family-friendly.
Palm-lined promenade with views north to the Anaga mountains.

Tip: Weekend mornings fill up with locals — arrive early for a front-row spot on the sand.

Live Webcams

Real-time views of the beach, streamed by local operators on YouTube.

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Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:21

Reference time: local noon · 13:48 (Atlantic/Canary)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Vivid turquoise / azure · hue
92.4
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
88.3
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
90.4
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 23

Overcast

25°21°

2.7 m/s

SatOct 24

Rain

25°22°

4.0 m/s

2.2mm

SunOct 25

Overcast

25°22°

3.1 m/s

MonOct 26

Overcast

28°22°

1.3 m/s

TueOct 27

Rain

26°23°

2.2 m/s

WedOct 28

Overcast

27°23°

1.6 m/s

ThuOct 29

Fog

29°23°

2.1 m/s

Visibility: 34 km·Cloud: 68%

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Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Thu: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent63FairView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Las Teresitas Beach.

459 km away

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1176 km away

Lagos Beach

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1194 km away

Praia da Marinha

Faro, Portugal

1276 km away

La Caleta Beach

Andalusia, Spain

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Las Teresitas Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Las Teresitas Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Las Teresitas Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Las Teresitas Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 28.5730°, -16.1320°
Timezone: Atlantic/Canary
Region & Country: Canary Islands, Spain

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS