Playa de L'Ardiaca
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Cambrils · Tarragona

Playa de L'Ardiaca

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mFine sand
Water21 °CDaily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain35%
Humidity79%
WindSE 4 km/hGusts 8 km/h
Water21 °C
Maximum UV2

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 wind5 km/h · 279°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Cambrils
Today17:00☁21°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today20:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Today23:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐18°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐21°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 19 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 26 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 37 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, 35% chance of rain and wind SE at 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 21 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 2 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 59–97% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 24°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 50–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 60–65% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ S · 5 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 · ES51400038M43038J1
E. coli30 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 bathing30 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
26/08/202631 /08/2026—
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025No published assessment41 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing51 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025No published assessment51 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 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'Ardiaca is an urban stretch 200 metres long, linked by the Passeig Marítim de Ponent to the beaches of la Llosa and l'Horta de Santa María. Fine sand, calm waters and a width of 30 metres form part of a highly occupied frontage. Access is on foot, by car or by boat from the N-340, with more than 100 parking spaces. It has adapted toilets, assisted bathing, showers, food and drink services and sports areas.

Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionFine 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 facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Children’s area
Public Wi-Fi
MarinaClub Nàutic Cambrils

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire, a children’s area and public Wi-Fi.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby Club Nàutic Cambrils 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
✓
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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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 Universitario Sant Joan · 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 N-340.

Location

Directions

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