Sant Pol de Mar · Barcelona

Playa de la Roca Grossa

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

749 mSand

Water17 °CDaily high22 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate

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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de Sant Pol · 1.6 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09

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SkyOvercast

Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C

Forecast rain0%

Humidity75%

WindSE 10 km/hGusts 16 km/h

Water17 °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 wind12 km/h · 232°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 Sant Pol de Mar

Today17:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h

Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 5 km/h

Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h

Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h

Tomorrow05:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 17 km/h

Tomorrow08:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ NW 6 km/h

Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ SW 21 km/h

Tomorrow14:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 34 km/h

Tomorrow17:00◐22°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 23 km/h

Tomorrow20:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h

Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h

Friday 1302:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 19 km/h

Friday 1305:00◐16°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 17 °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% ↝ W · 17 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 54–93% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2

Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 23°

MorningClearAfternoonSunny intervals

☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 21 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 53–98% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2

Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 15°High 17°

☂ Rain 90% ↝ S · 5 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 78–86% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2

Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 20°

☂ Rain 55% ↝ 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

La Roca Grossa is an isolated beach of golden sand reaching 749 metres in length, although it is only 8 metres wide. The contrast between its long, narrow layout, the urban coastal frontage and the calm waters defines a distinctive shore within Sant Pol de Mar. It is easily reached on foot or by car from the N-II. Facilities include showers, litter bins, cleaning, catering, nautical hire and the possibility of anchorage.

Length749 mApproximate size of the beach

Typical width8 mPublished average width

CompositionSandPredominant material

Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour

SettingIsolatedLevel of development

Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape

Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown

Showers

Bins

Cleaning service

Food and drink

Water-sports hire

Anchorage

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include showers, bins, a cleaning service and food and drink.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and an anchorage.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

Nearest health facilityHospital Sant Jaume · 2.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from N-II.

Location

Directions

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Practical ideas for your visit

Near this beach

Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.

Where to eat

near Playa de la Roca Grossa

5 places

1 Roca GrossaRestaurant in Sant Pol de Mar 111 mapprox. 2 Roca PinsRestaurant in Sant Pol de Mar 507 mapprox. 3 Vermut i Tapes El RellotgeRestaurant in Sant Pol de Mar 1 kmapprox. 4 L'ErmitaRestaurant in Sant Pol de Mar 1 kmapprox. 5 XALOCRestaurant in Sant Pol de Mar 1.1 kmapprox.

Drinks and cafés

near Playa de la Roca Grossa

5 places

1 International Lounge BarBar in Sant Pol de Mar 1.2 kmapprox. 2 3|30Carrer de Tobella 40 1.2 kmapprox. 3 La CantinaBar in Sant Pol de Mar 1.3 kmapprox. 4 Nou 49Café in Sant Pol de Mar 1.3 kmapprox. 5 Les BarQuesBar in Sant Pol de Mar 1.4 kmapprox.

Where to stay

near Playa de la Roca Grossa

5 places

1 Las VegasHotel in Sant Pol de Mar 962 mapprox. 2 Hotel Gran SolCarretera de Barcelona, Sant Pol de Mar 1 kmapprox. 3 Hostal InternationalHotel in Sant Pol de Mar 1.2 kmapprox. 4 Kaktus PlayaCarrer d'Antoni Gaudi 8, Calella 1.2 kmapprox. 5 Fragata HotelPasseig de les Roques 33 1.2 kmapprox.

Parking

near Playa de la Roca Grossa

5 places

1 ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access 66 mapprox. 2 ParkingFree according to OSM · Public access 353 mapprox. 3 ParkingAccess not specified 554 mapprox. 4 ParkingAccess not specified 597 mapprox. 5 ParkingAccess not specified 723 mapprox.

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Nearby beaches

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Forecast for 18:00

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Hourly and daily outlook

Today’s weather

High cloud

Clear

Sunny intervals

Sunny intervals with light rain

Water quality

What it is like

Facilities

Facilities and comfort

Activities

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

Access and accessibility

Directions

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