Playa de Pixavaques
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L'Ametlla de Mar · Tarragona

Playa de Pixavaques

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

60 mFine sand
Water22 °CDaily high22 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de L'Alguer · 0.2 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain30%
Humidity82%
WindNE 3 km/hGusts 6 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV2

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

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of L'Ametlla de Mar
Today18:00☁20°Overcast☂ 30% · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Today21:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 10 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☀19°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ NW 4 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☀18°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☀22°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 28 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 11 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 11 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀18°Clear · ↝ W 16 km/h
Friday 1306:00☀17°Clear · ↝ NW 20 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 30% chance of rain and wind NE at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 22 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 22°
MorningSunny intervals with light rainAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 62–91% ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

☀

Clear

Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 57 km/h Humidity 40–99% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

☀

Clear

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ W · 20 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 56–61% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400013M43013C1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationGOOD2025 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 bathing20 NMP/100 mL150 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing53 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/202629 /07/2026—
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
13/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml222 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL111 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml75 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment53 UFC/100 ml429 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
19/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment344 UFC/100 ml324 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL192 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 bathing99 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
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 GOOD 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 good; 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 Pixavaques is a small urban beach of fine golden sand, located below the Nautic campsite. Its 60-metre length and 29-metre width form a compact space with a seafront promenade, anchorage area and calm waters, which the listing describes as very busy. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and arrival via the N-340 or junction 39 of the A-7. Practical services include adapted toilets, assisted bathing, showers, catering services, nautical hire and public Wi-Fi.

Length60 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width29 mPublished average width
CompositionFine 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 facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Anchorage
Public Wi-Fi
MarinaClub Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and public Wi-Fi.

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic l'Ametlla de Mar 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
✓
ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityVerge de la Cinta · 40 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access and assisted bathing. Travel options include parking and access from N-340, A-7 Salida 39.

Location

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