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Gavà · Barcelona
Playa de l'Estany
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
3,640 mMedium-grain sand
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de Gavà · 2.4 km
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
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 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
High cloud
Low 17°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 13 km/h Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 67–93% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Clear
Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 23 km/h Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 52–100% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Partly cloudy
Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 20% ↝ W · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 65–68% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
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
Water health
Water quality
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
| Date | Assessment | E. coli | Enterococci |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/09/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 64 UFC/100 ml |
| 17/09/2025 | No published assessment | 31 UFC/100 ml | 75 UFC/100 ml |
| 15/09/2025 | No published assessment | 173 UFC/100 ml | 703 UFC/100 ml |
| 01/09/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 18/08/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 04/08/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 31/07/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 30/07/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 28/07/2025 | No published assessment | 2,755 UFC/100 ml | 1,720 UFC/100 ml |
| 14/07/2025 | No published assessment | 52 UFC/100 ml | 41 UFC/100 ml |
| 30/06/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 16/06/2025 | No published assessment | 87 UFC/100 ml | 10 UFC/100 ml |
| 02/06/2025 | No published assessment | 10 UFC/100 ml | 10 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
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
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
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
Assisted bathingPublished support service
ParkingNear the beach
BusPublic transport
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet
Safety and assistance
LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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
Practical ideas for your visit
Near this beach
Eat, have a drink, stay or park nearby without spending time searching.
Where to eat
near Playa de l'EstanyDrinks and cafés
near Playa de l'EstanyWhere to stay
near Playa de l'Estany
1
Gavamar Castelldefels Beachfront Apartment- Direct access to the beachCarrer de Premià 2, Gavà
774 mapprox.
2
Be my Guest Castelldefels RivaCarrer d'Arenys 6, Gavà
970 mapprox.
3
Playa Grande TropicalCarrer de Tellinaires 17, Gavà
1 kmapprox.
4
Gavà Beach ApartmentCarrer de Cunit 5, Gavà
1.3 kmapprox.
5
Hotel AC Gavà MarHotel in Gavà
1.5 kmapprox.
Parking
near Playa de l'EstanyAbout these results: distances are calculated in a straight line and each link opens the stored point, rather than a name search. Position does not imply an editorial recommendation or guarantee opening times or availability.
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