Playa de La Barceloneta
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Playa de La Barceloneta

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

500 mMedium-grain sand
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
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity63%
WindSE 8 km/hGusts 20 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 wind7 km/h · 31°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 Barcelona
Today13:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Today16:00☁28°Mostly cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Today19:00☁27°Cloudy☂ 20% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today22:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 65% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 8 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁26°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ E 2 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂28°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂25°Cloudy with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂24°Cloudy with light rain · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☂24°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☂24°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 8 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

☁

Cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 20% ↝ light Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 59–81% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 58–83% ≈ slight ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 24°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonChubascos
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 76–82% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ 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 · ES51100019M08019J1
E. coli31 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci20 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationGOOD2025 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.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL121 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml83 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment52 UFC/100 ml368 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing97 NMP/100 mL61 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL53 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 bathing20 NMP/100 mL97 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing53 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
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing109 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 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 bathing64 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 GOOD EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 GOOD 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 good; 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 La Barceloneta is the urban beach associated with the former fishing district of the same name. Its 500 metres of golden sand and calm waters open beside a seafront promenade, with high occupancy and an anchorage area. It is easy to reach on foot or by car, with buses, metro line 4, tram and cycle lane. Practical facilities include adapted toilets and showers, an amphibious chair, nautical hire and catering services.

Length500 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionMedium-grain sandPredominant 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
Drinking water
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaPort Olímpic Barcelona

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, an anchorage and the nearby Port Olímpic Barcelona marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusRoute Bus:10, 14, 16, 17, 36, 39, 40, 45, 51, 57, 59, 64. Metro:Line 4-Barceloneta i Ciutadella. Tram:Ciutadella-Vila Olímpica. Cycle lane
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Emergency number 112
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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 del Mar · 0.7 km

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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