Playa de Gavà
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Gavà · Barcelona

Playa de Gavà

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

3,800 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water20 °CDaily high22 °CUV2WavesModerateJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyCloudy
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity85%
WindSW 13 km/hGusts 21 km/h
Water20 °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 wind8 km/h · 247°Water temperature20 °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 Gavà
Today16:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Today19:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁17°Overcast☂ 45% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀19°Clear☂ 45% · ↝ SW 25 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀18°Clear · ↝ SW 15 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐17°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy 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 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 67–93% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 52–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 65–68% ≈ rough ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 20°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–90% ☀ 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 temperature20 °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 20 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100089M08089C1
E. coli75 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 bathing75 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL10 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
18/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment183 UFC/100 ml723 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
30/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml153 UFC/100 ml
30/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment5,794 UFC/100 ml2,282 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment683 UFC/100 ml281 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing42 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 Gavà is an extensive strip of golden sand reaching 3,800 metres in length and 42 metres in width. Its semi-urban setting and medium occupancy are associated with calm, though also windy, waters on an urban-character coast. The northern part is also known as Playa del Estanuy. Access is on foot or by car via the C-31 and C-32, with more than 100 parking spaces and the L95 and L89 bus routes. The record lists walkways, adapted showers and an amphibious chair.

Length3,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width42 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Foot showers
Cleaning service
Water-sports hire
Sailing club

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include foot showers and a cleaning service.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire and a nautical club.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital de Viladecans · 6 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include access from C-31, C-32.

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