Playa D'Empuriabrava
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Castelló d'Empúries · Girona

Playa D'Empuriabrava

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

956 mMedium-grain sand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high26 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity59%
WindSE 21 km/hGusts 39 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

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 · 39°Water temperature22 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Castelló d'Empúries
Today14:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 21 km/h
Today17:00◐25°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 27 km/h
Today20:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁20°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁24°Cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SE 21 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ SE 30 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ S 4 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☂20°Mostly cloudy with light rain · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☂19°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ SE 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, 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 21 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 19°High 26°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 55% ↝ light Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 59–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 26°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 63–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 26°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 96–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with rain

Low 16°High 30°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Gusts 50 km/h Humidity 60–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature22 °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 22 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200047M17047E1
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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL146 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL31 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
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 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
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable 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 15/09/2025. 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 D'Empuriabrava is a large urban beach of medium-textured golden sand, 956 metres long and 90 metres wide. The seafront promenade, vegetation and moorings accompany high occupancy, while strong waves and wind characterise its usual conditions. It can be reached on foot, by car or by boat, with an adapted entrance, parking for more than 100 vehicles and an interurban bus service. Adapted toilets, showers, catering, nautical equipment hire, a yacht club and a sports area complete the seafront facilities.

Length956 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width90 mPublished average width
CompositionMedium-grain sandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaMarina d'Empuriabrava

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Marina d'Empuriabrava marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus, Girona - Roses - Cadaqués
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsOfficial service published
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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 Comarcal de Figueres · 20 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ctra. Figueras - Roses.

Location

Directions

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