Playa de Cavaió
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Arenys de Mar · Barcelona

Playa de Cavaió

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

900 mSand
Water28 °CDaily high27 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain20%
Humidity66%
WindE 5 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water28 °C
Maximum UV5

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 · 6°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Arenys de Mar
Today13:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ E 5 km/h
Today16:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Today19:00☁25°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 60% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁20°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁25°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 3 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁26°Cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°Mostly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 60% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☂21°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, 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, 20% chance of rain and wind E at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 21°High 27°
MorningOvercastAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ E · 4 km/h Gusts 23 km/h Humidity 65–87% ◉ Water 28° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 19°High 26°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 9 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 64–92% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 83–96% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 20°High 28°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100006M08006A1
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
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing74 NMP/100 mL199 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 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 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
05/06/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL84 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL135 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 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 mL10 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 de Cavaió, also called Tercera Playa, is an urban beach 900 metres long and 113 metres wide, with golden sand and a semi-urban coastal frontage. The high occupancy and large number of services described in the listing reflect its equipped character, while the seafront promenade and anchorage area connect the space with the port of Arenys. It is reached by car from the N-II via the port, with more than 100 parking spaces and interurban transport or Renfe. There are toilets, showers, drinking water, food, hire of sun loungers and a sports area.

Length900 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width113 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPet-friendly beach

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaClub Nàutic d'Arenys de Mar

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic d'Arenys de Mar marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus, Arenys - Sant Celoni / Renfe, Arenys de Mar

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital de Mataró · 9 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from N-II.

Location

Directions

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