Playa de Llafranc
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Palafrugell · Girona

Playa de Llafranc

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

328 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water18 °CDaily high22 °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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SkyOvercast
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity79%
WindE 7 km/hGusts 12 km/h
Water18 °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 wind11 km/h · 151°Water temperature18 °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 Palafrugell
Today16:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Today19:00☁18°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today22:00☁19°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 70% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀19°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ W 6 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☂22°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow19:00◐17°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ NW 3 km/h
Tomorrow22:00◐16°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Friday 1301:00◐15°Sunny intervals · ↝ SW 7 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐14°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 18°High 22°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 68–87% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 43 km/h Humidity 59–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 13°High 19°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 74–82% ≈ slight ◉ Water 17° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy

Low 12°High 19°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 80–90% ☀ 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 temperature18 °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 18 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200117M17117B1
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.

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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 bathing20 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 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025No published assessment521 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing53 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 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL64 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 bathing42 NMP/100 mL42 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 Llafranc is an urban beach of golden sand, integrated into the settlement and intended for family use. Its 328-metre length and 35-metre width form an urban coastline with a seafront promenade, vegetation and an anchorage area, under moderately wavy conditions. Visitor numbers are high. It is easily reached on foot, by car or by boat via the C-31; the listing also records extensive provision of toilets, showers, hire services, nautical activities and diving.

Length328 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width35 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant 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
Sunbed hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Anchorage
MarinaClub Nàutic Llafranc

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and sunbed hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic Llafranc 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
✓
ParkingNear the beach
✓
BusPublic transport
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Palamós · 9 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 C-31.

Location

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