Playa de Sa Riera
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Begur · Girona

Playa de Sa Riera

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

242 mSand
Water19 °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
Temperature19 °CFeels like 19 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity79%
WindSE 7 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water19 °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 wind1 km/h · 183°Water temperature19 °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 Begur
Today17:00☁19°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today20:00≋18°Mist☂ 90% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 17 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☂17°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°Mostly cloudy☂ 70% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀19°Clear☂ 70% · ↝ W 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ W 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☂18°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐16°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow23:00◐16°Sunny intervals☂ 35% · ↝ W 7 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐15°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 7 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐13°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 19 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 19 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 7 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 21 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Cloudy

Low 17°High 21°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 63–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 48 km/h Humidity 59–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 13°High 18°
MorningCloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 81–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Cloudy

Low 12°High 17°
☂ Rain 35% ↝ SE · 5 km/h Humidity 90–100% ☀ 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 temperature19 °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 19 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200013M17013B1
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.

View all test results
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 bathing10 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml128 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment199 UFC/100 ml2,755 UFC/100 ml
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing72 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing231 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing64 NMP/100 mL31 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
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 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
21/09/2023Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL74 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 Sa Riera takes its name from the stream that flows into it and forms an urban beach of golden sand and calm waters. Its 242-metre length and 84-metre width are accompanied by a seafront promenade, vegetation and an anchorage area, with high occupancy. The beach provides access for people with reduced mobility. It is easily reached on foot or by car via the GIP-6532, with parking for between 50 and 100 vehicles, toilets, showers, nautical hire and food and drink services.

Length242 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width84 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 characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sailing club
Anchorage
MarinaPort de Fornells

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 water-sports hire, a nautical club, an anchorage and the nearby Port de Fornells 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
✓
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusPublic transport
✓
Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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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 Palamós · 16 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 GIP-6532.

Location

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