Playa de La Nova Icària
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Playa de La Nova Icària

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

625 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 · ES51100019M08019E1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci41 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 mL41 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing124 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing388 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing134 NMP/100 mL84 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing111 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL53 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 bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing187 NMP/100 mL156 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment51 UFC/100 ml52 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment24,196 UFC/100 ml24,196 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL98 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025No published assessment41 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment759 UFC/100 ml148 UFC/100 ml
02/07/2025Suitable 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 mL20 NMP/100 mL
22/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 SUFFICIENT EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 SUFFICIENT EEA2019 SUFFICIENT EEA2018 GOOD 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 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 Nova Icària forms part of Barcelona's urban coastline beside the Olympic Port and is separated from the adjoining beaches by small breakwaters. The promenade links it with Barceloneta, while its 625 metres in length and 63 metres in width provide a beach of coarse golden sand, calm waters and high occupancy. It is easily reached on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces, urban buses, metro and tram. The beach has assisted bathing, adapted toilets and showers, food, a sports area, public Wi-Fi and lockers.

Length625 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width63 mPublished average width
CompositionCoarse 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
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Anchorage
Public Wi-Fi
Lockers
MarinaPort Olímpic Barcelona

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, 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
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Assisted bathingPublished support service
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusUrban bus, 6, 10, 36, 41, 92, 141 / Metro, L4, Ciutadella and Bogatell / Tram, T4, Ciutadella - Vila Olímpica
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsSummer season · Torres de vigilancia
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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 · 0.9 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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