Playa de Riells
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L'Escala · Girona

Playa de Riells

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

600 mSand
Water18 °CDaily high21 °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%
Humidity78%
WindSE 10 km/hGusts 15 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 wind7 km/h · 72°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 L'Escala
Today16:00☁19°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Today19:00☁17°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ E 1 km/h
Today22:00☁16°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ NW 5 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 75% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☀19°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 9 km/h
Tomorrow13:00⚡23°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁21°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂17°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀16°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ SW 4 km/h
Friday 1301:00☀15°Clear · ↝ SW 9 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐14°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 7 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 SE at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 16°High 21°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ light Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 69–92% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 64–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ 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 14 km/h Humidity 83–87% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy

Low 11°High 19°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ 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 · ES51200062M17062A1
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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2025Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml110 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment41 UFC/100 ml216 UFC/100 ml
04/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment318 UFC/100 ml379 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing111 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing64 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing150 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing150 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing192 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL64 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 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 Riells is the most tourist-oriented beach in L'Escala and an urban beach 600 metres long and 50 metres wide. Golden sand, the seafront promenade and the protected dune system form an urban coastline with vegetation, anchorage and moderate waves. Visitor numbers are high. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the GI-623, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles and an urban bus service; it has an amphibious chair, adapted showers, nautical hire and a sports area.

Length600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width50 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaClub Nàutic L'Escala

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic L'Escala 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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BusUrban bus service
✓
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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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Figueres · 25 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 GI-623.

Location

Directions

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