Playa de L'Estanyol
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Playa de L'Estanyol

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

365 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water27 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity64%
WindSE 9 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Water27 °C
Maximum UV5
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 wind8 km/h · 32°Water temperature27 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Sitges
Today13:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today16:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁25°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂23°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ E 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 9 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°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 0% ↝ light Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 60–82% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 58–88% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 83–100% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature27 °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 27 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100270M08270H1
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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing272 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing85 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL13 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing173 NMP/100 mL41 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
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing156 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
06/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 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 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'Estanyol extends in front of the residential area of el Vinyet and the seafront promenade, with a swimming club on the beach itself as a distinctive feature. It is a golden beach 365 metres long and 20 metres wide, integrated into an urban frontage and washed by calm waters. It is easy to reach on foot or by car, with parking in a blue zone and urban and interurban connections. Useful facilities include adapted bathing, showers, food services, hire of sun loungers and parasols, and nautical activities linked to the club.

Length365 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Anchorage

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, a nautical club and an anchorage.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusUrban bus / Intercity bus
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilitySant Joan de Deu · 13 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from C-32, C-31, A-16, C-246.

Location

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