Water temperatures in the Canary Islands are pretty stable, but you'll still need a wetsuit during the colder months. Water temperatures peak in the range of 22-24°C (72-75°F) in late summer and early autumn, and drop to 17-20°C (64-68°F) in winter. During warm summer days, you can surf in boardshorts/swimsuit.
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Canary Islands, TenerifeThe water temperature is mild in winter (maximum 3.2mm wetsuit required) and in the summer you can surf in boardshort or with a short wetsuit.
Shorts, t-shirts and camisoles are perfectly acceptable. We would suggest that you pack a smarter outfit for more up-market restaurants. Dressing in layers will help you with the temperature changes. If you are looking for a highly versatile travel jacket to bring along we highly recommend the SCOTTeVEST range.
The island's climate is considered the best in the world. The Canary Islands are also the only European resort where you can swim most months of the year, as the water temperature in Tenerife never drops below 19 degrees Celsius, thanks to the warm currents of the Gulf Stream.
If you use a slow stroke rate without a wetsuit you will start to sink between strokes if you don't have great balance or buoyancy. With a wetsuit there is a lot more leniencies to swim with a slower stroke rate and keep better forward momentum.
“There is a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will be provided only during lunch and ... 4 litres of still wine. 16 litres of beer. Tobacco.
You can only imbibe in designated neighborhoodsAvoid drinking, smoking, or vaping in public spaces – either on the streets or on the beach. It's prohibited across all the Canary Islands. You could face a hefty fine if caught.