Playa de Els Capellans
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Tarragona · Tarragona

Playa de Els Capellans

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

55 mSand
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de L'Arrabassada · 1.4 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain25%
Humidity81%
WindS 7 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind6 km/h · 98°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Tarragona
Today17:00☁21°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today23:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐21°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 21 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 25 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ NW 26 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 25% chance of rain and wind S at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ N · 3 km/h Gusts 36 km/h Humidity 61–98% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 17°High 24°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 26 km/h Gusts 54 km/h Humidity 50–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 60–65% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 21°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Els Capellans, also known as Los Capellanes, is a small isolated beach of golden sand, separated from urban areas and surrounded by vegetation. Its 55 metres of length and 56 metres of width form a space with low occupancy and calm waters. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with parking available and an urban bus service. For a comfortable stay, it has toilets, showers, cleaning and a picnic area, as well as a lifeguard service.

Length55 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width56 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
MarinaNàutic Tarragona

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Nàutic Tarragona marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach
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BusUrban bus service
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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Nearest health facilityHospital Sant Pau i Santa Tecla · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Practical ideas for your visit

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