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Palafrugell · Girona
Playa del Cau
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
74 mLarge cobbles
Water25 °CDaily high26 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa de Llafranc · 1.2 km
Now
Forecast for 13:00
This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.
Environmental estimate
Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas
Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.
Accumulated wind8 km/h · 115°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind SE at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Overcast with light rain
Low 21°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 50% ↝ SE · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 61–85% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast
Low 19°High 26°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 64–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Cloudy
Low 21°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 20 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 93–98% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
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
Playa del Cau, also known as Cala dels Gens, is an isolated beach with low visitor numbers, formed by large rounded stones and surrounded by mountain and pine trees. It stretches for 74 metres and is 10 metres wide, with moderate waves. The beach is protected and has no specific services recorded in the listing, consistent with its secluded character. Access is difficult on foot from the C-31 and GIV-654 roads, although arrival by boat is also contemplated.
Length74 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width10 mPublished average width
CompositionLarge cobblesPredominant material
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeDifficult on foot · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area
Available facilities
Facilities
Activities
Published information identifies the nearby Club Nàutic Llafranc marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Safety and assistance
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Palamós · 12 km
Access and accessibility
Travel options include access from C-31, GIV-654.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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