Playa de La Mar Bella
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Playa de La Mar Bella

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

265 mCoarse sand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa del Bogatell · 0.6 km

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

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°Valid 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
Today17:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 6 km/h
Today20:00☁21°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Today23:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂20°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂19°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 50% · ↝ N 11 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀21°Clear☂ 50% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 29 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 20 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 16 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀20°Clear · ↝ W 18 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀19°Clear · ↝ W 32 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 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 18°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 9 km/h Gusts 39 km/h Humidity 54–86% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 23 km/h Gusts 62 km/h Humidity 46–99% ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ W · 10 km/h Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 56–62% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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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

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100019M08019A1
E. coli52 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci31 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing164 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/202626 /08/2026—
13/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/202612 /08/2026—
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing384 NMP/100 mL110 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
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing31 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 bathing31 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 GOOD 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 14/09/2026. 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 La Mar Bella is an urban beach in Barcelona between Nova Mar Bella and Bogatell, identified in the listing as a gathering point for windsurfing enthusiasts. The golden-sand beach is 512 metres long and 42 metres wide, with a seafront promenade, vegetation and calm waters; nudist use is also recorded. Visitor numbers are high. It is easily reached on foot and by urban transport, metro and tram, and offers a beach library, showers and adapted washbasins, as well as sports and play areas.

Length265 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width42 mPublished average width
CompositionCoarse sandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Surfing area
Anchorage
Public Wi-Fi
Lockers

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, a surfing area and an anchorage.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingNear the beach
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BusUrban bus, 36, 71, 141 / Metro, L4, Selva de Mar / Trnavía, T4, Selva de Mar
✓
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 · 2.1 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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