SkyMostly cloudy
Sant Pol de Mar · Barcelona
Playa de la Roca Grossa
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
749 mSand
Water27 °CDaily high26 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa de Sant Pol · 1.6 km
Now
Forecast for 14:00
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 · 347°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 35% chance of rain and wind S at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.
Next days
Today
Cloudy
Low 21°High 26°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ NW · 6 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 56–86% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tomorrow
Overcast with light rain
Low 19°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ NE · 3 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 56–94% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Tuesday 29
Cloudy
Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Gusts 13 km/h Humidity 91–96% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05
Wednesday 30
Sunny intervals with rain
Low 20°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
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
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
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 GrossaDrinks and cafés
near Playa de la Roca GrossaWhere to stay
near Playa de la Roca GrossaParking
near Playa de la Roca GrossaAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
A few kilometres away
Nearby beaches
Calella
Playa de Les Roques
0.4 kmfrom this beach
View conditions and facilities →
Sant Pol de Mar
Playa del Morer
0.7 kmfrom this beach
View conditions and facilities →
Sant Pol de Mar
Playa de La Platjola I El Morer
0.8 kmfrom this beach
View conditions and facilities →
Calella
Playa de Garbí
1 kmfrom this beach
View conditions and facilities →
Sant Pol de Mar
Playa de Les Escaletes
1.1 kmfrom this beach
View conditions and facilities →
Sant Pol de Mar
Playa de Sant Pol
1.6 kmfrom this beach
View conditions and facilities →