Playa de la Riera Xica
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Playa de la Riera Xica

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

320 mSand
Water27 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00Reference sea area: Playa de L'Estanyol · 0.4 km

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity64%
WindSE 9 km/hGusts 23 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 · 32°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 Sitges
Today13:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today16:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁25°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂23°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ E 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 4 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 60–82% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☂

Cloudy with light rain

Low 21°High 27°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 58–88% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

Cloudy

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 83–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SE · 10 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 la Riera Xica is an urban beach in Sitges, somewhat distant from the town, integrated into a well-maintained setting intended for everyday use. Its profile is narrow, measuring 320 metres long and 15 metres wide, with golden sand, calm waters and high occupancy; anchorage is among its recorded features. Access is easy on foot or by car from the C-32, C-31 and A-7, with urban and interurban transport. Blue-zone parking is regulated, and the beach offers cleaning and nautical-hire services.

Length320 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Cleaning service
Water-sports hire
Anchorage

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and an anchorage.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilitySant Joan de Deu · 13 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from C-32, C-31, A-7.

Location

Directions

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