Playa de Sa Riera
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Begur · Girona

Playa de Sa Riera

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

242 mSand
Water24 °CDaily high25 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature24 °CFeels like 24 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity67%
WindSE 13 km/hGusts 31 km/h
Water24 °C
Maximum UV5
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 wind6 km/h · 143°Water temperature24 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Begur
Today14:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today17:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today20:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Today23:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐21°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ S 3 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁24°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁24°High cloud☂ 40% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁22°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁22°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁21°Overcast · ↝ SE 8 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 24 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 24 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 13 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 25 °C, water temperature around 24 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☁

Cloudy

Low 20°High 25°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 60% ↝ light Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 66–98% ≈ slight ◉ Water 24° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 71–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 26°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonMostly cloudy with rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 100–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with rain

Low 19°High 26°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ S · 20 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 12:25
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Slight

Water temperature24 °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 24 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test18/09/2025NÁYADE · 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
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
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 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 18/09/2025. 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 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
✓
Assisted bathingPublished support service
✓
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
✓
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

Directions

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