Playa de la Riera Xica
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Sitges · Barcelona

Playa de la Riera Xica

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

320 mSand
Water20 °CDaily high22 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de L'Estanyol · 0.4 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain10%
Humidity84%
WindS 8 km/hGusts 12 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 wind7 km/h · 284°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 Sitges
Today17:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 24 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 45% · ↝ NW 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ W 30 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 36 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 12 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 27 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 10% chance of rain and wind S at 8 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 67–91% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 30 km/h Gusts 56 km/h Humidity 52–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 64–68% ◉ 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 20°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ 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 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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