Playa de Els Capellans
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Tarragona · Tarragona

Playa de Els Capellans

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

55 mSand
Water27 °CDaily high27 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa de L'Arrabassada · 1.4 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain10%
Humidity61%
WindSE 10 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Water27 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind8 km/h · 89°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Tarragona
Today13:00☁27°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 20% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁26°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁27°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 60% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁24°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☂21°Cloudy with light rain · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☂20°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 10% chance of rain and wind SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 23°High 27°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 9 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 59–84% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 62–94% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 81–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

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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