Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant · Tarragona

Playa de La Punta del Riu

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

1,800 mMedium-grain sand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water23 °CDaily high21 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa de L'Arenal · 1.5 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyMist
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain40%
Humidity85%
WindE 7 km/hGusts 16 km/h
Water23 °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 wind6 km/h · 26°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 Vandellòs i l'Hospitalet de l'Infant
Today17:00≋18°Mist☂ 40% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today20:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Today23:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂16°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂16°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐15°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐18°Sunny intervals☂ 15% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀20°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀18°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 27 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐16°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 23 km/h
Friday 1305:00☀15°Clear · ↝ W 21 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mist and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 40% chance of rain and wind E at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 21°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonMist
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 9 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 58–98% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 15°High 21°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 33 km/h Gusts 73 km/h Humidity 51–100% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 15°High 17°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 55 km/h Humidity 61–68% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 11°High 19°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SW · 5 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400162M43162A1
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 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 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 mL96 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 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 bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable 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
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing164 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2023Suitable for bathing87 NMP/100 mL10 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 Punta del Riu is distinguished by its location at the mouth of the riera de Riu de Llastres, crossed by a wooden footbridge. It is an urban beach of golden sand, 200 metres long and 80 metres wide, with a seafront promenade, vegetation and calm waters. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat, although parking is limited to fewer than 50 spaces. For everyday use it offers toilets, showers, catering and a play area.

Length1,800 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionMedium-grain sandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Tourist information
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Children’s area
MarinaClub Nàutic Hospitalet-Vandellòs

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire and the nearby Club Nàutic Hospitalet-Vandellòs marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus/Urban bus
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Sant Joan · 40 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340, A-7.

Location

Directions

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