Playa de La Barceloneta
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Playa de La Barceloneta

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

500 mMedium-grain sand
Water20 °CDaily high24 °CUV2WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity61%
WindSW 6 km/hGusts 18 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV2
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 wind9 km/h · 254°Water temperature20 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Barcelona
Today16:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Today19:00☁21°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Today22:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂21°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀20°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ SW 16 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀20°Clear · ↝ W 19 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐19°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 33 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SW at 6 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 24°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 54–86% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 62 km/h Humidity 46–99% ≈ slight ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☀

Clear

Low 19°High 23°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 56–62% ≈ slight ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 16°High 20°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature20 °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 20 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100019M08019J1
E. coli20 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing148 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
24/08/202626 /08/2026—
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
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
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 14/09/2026. 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
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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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