Playa de La Murtra
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Sant Pol de Mar · Barcelona

Playa de La Murtra

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,258 mSand
Water19 °CDaily high22 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de Sant Pol · 1.7 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity71%
WindSE 15 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Water19 °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 wind12 km/h · 232°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 Sant Pol de Mar
Today17:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 15 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ NW 6 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀20°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow14:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 34 km/h
Tomorrow17:00◐22°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 23 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 18 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 19 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐16°Sunny intervals · ↝ N 3 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly 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 SE at 15 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 22°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 17 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 54–93% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonSunny intervals
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 21 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 53–98% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ S · 5 km/h Gusts 40 km/h Humidity 78–86% ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 14°High 20°
☂ Rain 55% ↝ S · 10 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 · ES51100235M08235F2
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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 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
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 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 mL10 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 bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 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 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 bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable 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 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 Murtra is an isolated golden-sand beach stretching for 1,258 metres in front of a mountainous landscape. With a width of 30 metres, medium occupancy and calm waters, it presents an extensive, little-urbanised coastal scene. Access is easy on foot from the N-II, with parking, and the record also notes nudist use and an anchorage area. For longer stays it offers toilets, showers, litter bins, cleaning, food and drink services and hire of sun loungers and parasols.

Length1,258 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width30 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicNaturism

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
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 an anchorage.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingNear the beach

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Sant Jaume · 5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from N-II.

Location

Directions

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