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L'Escala · Girona
Cala Illa Mateua
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
170 mCobbles
Water18 °CDaily high20 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de Riells · 2.2 km
Now
Forecast for 18:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival
Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.
Accumulated wind7 km/h · 72°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 16°High 20°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ E · 9 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 69–92% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 16°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 17 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 64–98% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 13°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 83–87% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy
Low 11°High 19°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Cala Illa Mateua is a cobble beach within Parc Natural de Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter, an setting also identified by its opportunities for diving and the nearby presence of the sunken vessel Cotentin. It measures 170 metres in length and about 15 metres in width, with a semi-urban coastal frontage and medium occupancy. Access is straightforward both on foot and by car via the GI-623, with parking and an interurban bus. Anchorage is also available nearby and Club Nàutic L'Escala is located there.
Length170 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionCobblesPredominant material
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies diving, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic L'Escala marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
ParkingNear the beach
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Figueres · 25 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from GI-623.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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