Playa Cristall
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Mont-roig del Camp · Tarragona

Playa Cristall

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,260 mSand
Water23 °CDaily high23 °CUV2WavesModerateJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain45%
Humidity81%
WindSE 4 km/hGusts 7 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesModerate

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 · 270°Water temperature23 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Mont-roig del Camp
Today16:00☁21°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Today19:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Today22:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 22 km/h
Tomorrow07:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow10:00◐18°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 15 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 23 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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, 45% chance of rain and wind SE at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 15°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 58–98% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 56 km/h Humidity 50–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 15°High 22°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ fuerte Gusts 61 km/h Humidity 62–67% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 12°High 21°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Moderate

Water temperature23 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 23 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400092M43092D1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2023Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 14/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Cristall is an urban beach of dark sand reaching 1,260 metres in length and an average width of 56 metres in Mont-roig del Camp. The frontage is arranged beside a seafront promenade and offers calm waters, with medium occupancy. Its profile combines the breadth of a long beach with the convenience of an urban setting, easily reached on foot, by car or by boat from the N-340 and A-7. There is parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles, an interurban bus service, and cleaning, nautical hire and first-aid services.

Length1,260 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width56 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Cleaning service
Water-sports hire
MarinaClub Nàutic Hospitalet-Vandellòs

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and the nearby Club Nàutic Hospitalet-Vandellòs marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Sant Joan · 35 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from N-340, A-7.

Location

Directions

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