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
Water27 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa del Prat D'En Forés-Regueral · 3.3 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity59%
WindSE 14 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Water27 °C
Maximum UV5

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

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind9 km/h · 95°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 Cambrils
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today17:00☁28°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂26°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁22°Cloudy · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ NE 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningCloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 75% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 59–85% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 95% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 61–94% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 77–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400038M43038J1
E. coli31 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 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
02/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable 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
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL75 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 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
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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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