L'Ametlla de Mar · Tarragona

Playa de L'Alguer

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

160 mFine sand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high23 °CUV2WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity78%
WindE 7 km/hGusts 11 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV2
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 · 29°Water temperature22 °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 L'Ametlla de Mar
Today16:00☁22°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 4 km/h
Today22:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☀18°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 8 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀19°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 13 km/h
Friday 1304:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, 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, 30% chance of rain and wind E at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 62–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 57 km/h Humidity 40–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 56–61% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ 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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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 test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400013M43013D1
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 mL53 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing222 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing20 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 mL75 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 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 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing111 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 bathing42 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing31 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 L'Alguer forms part of the urban area of L'Ametlla de Mar as a golden-sand beach 155 metres long and 15 metres wide. Its narrow urban strip is accompanied by a seafront promenade, vegetation and an anchorage area, with calm waters and high visitor numbers. It is easily reached on foot, by car or by boat from the N-340 and the A-7, junction 39. Parking provides between 50 and 100 spaces, and the beach has toilets, showers, a cleaning service and nautical hire.

Length160 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionFine sandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding 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
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
Public Wi-Fi
MarinaClub Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and public Wi-Fi.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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Assisted bathingPublished support service
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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityVerge de la Cinta · 40 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include parking and access from N-340, A-7 Salida 39.

Location

Directions

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