Playa de Ponent
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Salou · Tarragona

Playa de Ponent

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water24 °CDaily high28 °CUV5WavesPlanaJellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación

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Swimming statusGreen flagConfirmed27/09 · 10:13

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkySunny intervals with light rain
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain65%
Humidity62%
WindSE 13 km/hGusts 26 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesPlana

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 wind1 km/h · 101°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Confirmed information

Published status

Each item retains its own timestamp and source
⚑ Bandera de baño ConfirmedGreen flag27/09/2026 10:13 · CATALUNYA_BEACH_STATUS

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Salou
Today13:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Today22:00☁25°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Overcast☂ 50% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ NE 11 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ NE 7 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁27°High cloud☂ 95% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 95% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂23°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☂20°Overcast with light rain · ↝ NE 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of sunny intervals with light rain and a forecast temperature of 27 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 28 °C, 65% chance of rain and wind SE at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☂

Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudy with light rainAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 65% ↝ E · 13 km/h Gusts 26 km/h Humidity 59–84% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☂

Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 95% ↝ E · 11 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 61–94% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

Cloudy

Low 20°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 81–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Cloudy with light rain

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Observación 27/09 10:13 · CATALUNYA_BEACH_STATUS
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Plana

Water temperature24 °C

WindE · 13 km/h

Referencia: Platja de Ponent

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 27 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400905M43905E1
E. coli31 UFC/100 ml
Enterococci20 UFC/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
15/09/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment253 UFC/100 ml119 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025No published assessment52 UFC/100 ml96 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
17/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
16/07/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml96 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment218 UFC/100 ml213 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment98 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD 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 Ponent is located in Salou, Tarragona, and runs parallel to Passeig Miramar within an urban coastal frontage. The listing identifies it as a bathing area with a seafront promenade, toilets, showers, litter bins, drinking water, catering, hire of sun loungers and parasols, a sports area and public Wi-Fi. Access includes parking, buses, facilities for people with reduced mobility and assisted bathing. The area also has rescue and lifeguard services and first aid, together with a broad range of services clearly linked to its urban setting.

Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Drinking water
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Sports area
Public Wi-Fi

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, food and drink, sunbed hire, parasol hire and public Wi-Fi.

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area.

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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LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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First aidPublished first-aid post

Access and accessibility

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

Location

Directions

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