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
Water23 °CDaily high26 °CUV5WavesArrissadaJellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 11:26

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyCloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain50%
Humidity64%
WindSE 16 km/hGusts 31 km/h
Water23 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesArrissada

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind8 km/h · 115°Water temperature25 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 11:26 · CATALUNYA_BEACH_STATUS
★ Distintivo anualBandera Azul 2026ADEAC · No es la bandera de baño

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Palafrugell
Today13:00☁26°Cloudy☂ 50% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Today16:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Today19:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Today22:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow01:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow04:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tomorrow07:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁25°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁26°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ SE 17 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁24°High cloud☂ 35% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Tomorrow22:00◐22°Sunny intervals☂ 10% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°Mostly cloudy · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ E 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 50% chance of rain and wind SE at 16 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C, water temperature around 25 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 21°High 26°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 50% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 61–85% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 64–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 26°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 93–98% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ S · 20 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 11:26 · CATALUNYA_BEACH_STATUS
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Arrissada

Water temperature23 °C

WindLight

Referencia: Platja de Llafranc

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 25 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200117M17117B1
E. coli31 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
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
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable 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 15/09/2025. 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
✓
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

Directions

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