Playa del Callao
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Mataró · Barcelona

Playa del Callao

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

400 mSand / Rock★ Blue Flag 2026
Water28 °CDaily high27 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa del Varador · 0.7 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature27 °CFeels like 28 °C
Forecast rain65%
Humidity65%
WindSE 4 km/hGusts 20 km/h
Water28 °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 · 26°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 Mataró
Today14:00☂27°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Today17:00☁26°High cloud☂ 65% · ↝ S 12 km/h
Today20:00☁25°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today23:00☁23°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°High cloud☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☂26°Mostly cloudy with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 95% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 65% · ↝ E 17 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°Overcast☂ 65% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ SE 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy 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 4 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 27 °C, water temperature around 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 27°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 65% ↝ NE · 7 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 65–86% ◉ Water 28° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 21°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 64–87% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 24°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 20 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 80–86% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 65–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51100121M08121B1
E. coli30 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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL199 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 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 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 bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/09/2023Suitable 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 mL20 NMP/100 mL
26/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/06/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD 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 Callao is a small golden-sand beach, a continuation of Playa del Varador, with a compact form 400 metres long and 54 metres wide. Its frontage is fully urban and looks onto a seafront promenade, with calm waters and a combination of sand and rock. It is easy to reach both on foot and by car, with more than 100 parking spaces indicated in the listing. Practical facilities include adapted toilets, showers, food service and a sports area; the same beach has a sports centre with tennis courts and an indoor swimming pool for members.

Length400 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width54 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / RockPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sports area
MarinaPort Mataró

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area and the nearby Port Mataró marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus
✓
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 de Mataró · 0.7 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-II. C-32, C-60.

Location

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