Playa de Cristall
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Badalona · Barcelona

Playa de Cristall

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

300 mSand
Daily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent information
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity75%
WindSW 7 km/hGusts 10 km/h
Maximum UV2

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Badalona
Today18:00☁21°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Today21:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 0% · ↝ S 16 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀18°Clear☂ 55% · ↝ NW 12 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☀22°Clear☂ 55% · ↝ W 26 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 13 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀19°Clear · ↝ W 13 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 23 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁17°Cloudy · ↝ W 31 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SW at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 9 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 53–86% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 24 km/h Gusts 59 km/h Humidity 47–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 5 km/h Gusts 62 km/h Humidity 61–66% ☀ 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 70% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100015M08015B1
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 bathing175 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing406 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing137 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing453 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing406 NMP/100 mL53 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 bathing31 NMP/100 mL62 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment61 UFC/100 ml98 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment1,785 UFC/100 ml1,989 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL61 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml63 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment148 UFC/100 ml644 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 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 bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable 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 de Cristall is located between the Riera Canyadó and the Vallmajor stream, two references that identify its position along the Badalona coast. Its 300 metres of golden sand form an urban frontage with a seafront promenade, calm waters and high occupancy. It can be reached on foot or by car from the N-II, with interurban transport and a connection with the surroundings of Badalona port. It has toilets, showers, drinking water, catering and adapted access.

Length300 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width45 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Tourist information
Food and drink
MarinaPuerto de Badalona

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Puerto de Badalona marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
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BusIntercity bus, B-22, B-29,B-30, B-31
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityGermans Trias i Pujol · 10 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-II.

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