Water temperature at El Guincho — San Sebastián de la Gomera

🌊 Water temperature 23.9°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 19.3°C

💨 Wind 5 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Enclavada al fondo de uno de los barrancos que caracterizan esta zona, el acceso sólo se puede realizar en barco, lo que le confiere una gran tranquilidad.

El Guincho is a remote beach of sand and gravel in San Sebastián de la Gomera (Santa Cruz de Tenerife). At El Guincho the sand is dark.

It measures 200 metres long and 30 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for El Guincho: calm water. El Guincho can be reached by boat; no parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at El Guincho. That does not rule out seasonal cover by San Sebastián de la Gomera council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at El Guincho.

Length: 200 metros
Width: 30 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena / Grava)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Aguas tranquilas
Access: Barco
Reference hospital:: Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Nearest marina:: Puerto Deportivo de San Sebastián

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at El Guincho. That does not mean there are none: many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry for El Guincho: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

Facilities at El Guincho according to the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at El Guincho?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard at El Guincho, which in practice means swimming unsupervised unless San Sebastián de la Gomera council adds cover in July and August. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Santiago (Alajeró), 4 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to El Guincho?

According to the MITECO registry, El Guincho is reached by boat, but no parking is recorded.

Is El Guincho a good beach for children?

El Guincho has no children's area on record, but the registry describes calm water. Before swimming at El Guincho, check the flag and the day's sea state.

Does El Guincho have a Blue Flag?

No. El Guincho is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Santiago (Alajeró), 4 km away in a straight line. Without a flag, El Guincho can be just as good: the label measures services and water quality, not looks.