Playa del Baixador
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Castelldefels · Barcelona

Playa del Baixador

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

★ Blue Flag 2026
Water26 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa de Castelldefels · 1 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity58%
WindSE 10 km/hGusts 25 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind8 km/h · 344°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Castelldefels
Today14:00☁28°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Today17:00☁28°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ E 4 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°Cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ SE 11 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 25% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂26°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂24°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 90% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☂23°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☂22°Overcast with light rain · ↝ E 13 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °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 28 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ N · 10 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 58–83% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 58–85% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 21°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 79–90% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 80% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 65–85% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100056M08056D1
E. coli132 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci41 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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing132 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing42 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
31/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing98 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL161 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 bathing10 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 bathing42 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing109 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2023Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL63 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 bathing124 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
10/07/2023Suitable for bathing164 NMP/100 mL42 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 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 del Baixador is an urban beach organised around a seafront promenade and extensive user infrastructure. The record confirms toilets, showers, drinking water, food services, hire of sun loungers and parasols, a sports area and a tourist office, together with parking and bus services. It also offers access for people with reduced mobility, assisted bathing, monitoring and first aid. As no dimensions, composition or landscape are recorded, its distinctive feature is explained by the concentration of services and practical accessibility of the coastal frontage.

Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Drinking water
Tourist information
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

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