Playa del Cau del Llop
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Llançà · Girona

Playa del Cau del Llop

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

140 mVery coarse sand
Water19 °CDaily high19 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa del Port · 1.2 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature17 °CFeels like 17 °C
Forecast rain5%
Humidity89%
WindE 3 km/hGusts 4 km/h
Water19 °C
Maximum UV2

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Llançà
Today18:00☁17°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today21:00☁17°Overcast☂ 60% · ↝ W 2 km/h
Tomorrow00:00≋17°Mist☂ 90% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 23 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Tomorrow09:00≋17°Niebla☂ 75% · ↝ SE 24 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☀20°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ SW 20 km/h
Tomorrow15:00⚡22°Overcast with thunderstorm y light rain☂ 100% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow18:00◐18°Partly cloudy☂ 100% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow21:00◐16°Partly cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀15°Clear · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀15°Clear · ↝ NW 8 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁15°Overcast · ↝ N 26 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 17 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 17 °C, 5% chance of rain and wind E at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 19 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 16°High 19°
MorningOvercastAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 60% ↝ N · 8 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 83–97% ◉ Water 19° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 15°High 22°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 10 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 63–96% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 15°High 15°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ NW · 15 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 76–94% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

☂

Mostly cloudy with light rain

Low 13°High 18°
☂ Rain 50% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200092M17092D1
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 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 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
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml31 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment1,723 UFC/100 ml909 UFC/100 ml
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 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 mL20 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL42 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL111 NMP/100 mL
18/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing207 NMP/100 mL150 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2023Suitable for bathing20 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 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 del Cau del Llop combines a semi-urban character with gravel and very coarse-textured dark sand. It is 140 metres long and 20 metres wide, with vegetation, an anchorage area and moderate waves, and is used both by bathers and by pleasure craft anchoring in the area. Access is easy on foot via the GI-612, with an interurban line 25 metres away and parking for fewer than 50 vehicles. For practical use it offers showers, litter bins, cleaning and food services.

Length140 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionVery coarse sandPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Anchorage
MarinaClub Nàutic Llançà

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic Llançà marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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BusIntercity bus (Route · 25 m away)

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Figueres · 24 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include a bus connection and access from GI-612.

Location

Directions

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