Gavà · Barcelona

Playa de l'Estany

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

3,640 mMedium-grain sand
Water26 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa de Gavà · 2.4 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain5%
Humidity64%
WindSE 14 km/hGusts 26 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind9 km/h · 1°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 Gavà
Today14:00☁28°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Today17:00☁28°Cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Overcast☂ 20% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ N 9 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ E 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 5% 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 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 21°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 5% ↝ N · 11 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 61–84% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 28°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 9 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 60–85% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 21°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 77–89% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test18/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100089M08089B1
E. coli10 UFC/100 ml
Enterococci64 UFC/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
18/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml64 UFC/100 ml
17/09/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml75 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment173 UFC/100 ml703 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
31/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
30/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment2,755 UFC/100 ml1,720 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment52 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment87 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/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 GOOD EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 18/09/2025. 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'Estany is a semi-urban beach 3,640 metres long, with medium-grained sand and a seafront promenade. Its great extent is combined with comprehensive practical provision: toilets, showers, litter bins, food services, hire of sun loungers and parasols, and a sports area. Access includes parking, bus services and facilities for people with reduced mobility, as well as assisted bathing. Monitoring and first aid complete a coastal frontage prepared for varied uses, with infrastructure as one of its most recognisable features.

Length3,640 mApproximate size of the beach
CompositionMedium-grain sandPredominant material
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area.

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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ParkingNear the beach
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BusPublic transport
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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First aidPublished first-aid post

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include parking and a bus connection.

Location

Directions

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