Playa del Morrongo
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Benicarló · Castellón

Playa del Morrongo

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

240 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water20 °CDaily high23 °CUV2WavesModerateJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast with light rain
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain65%
Humidity80%
WindSW 10 km/hGusts 15 km/h
Water20 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesModerate

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 · 208°Water temperature20 °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 Benicarló
Today17:00☂21°Overcast with light rain☂ 65% · ↝ SW 10 km/h
Today20:00☂20°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 20 km/h
Today23:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 14 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀17°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ SW 5 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀25°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 24 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ SW 8 km/h
Tomorrow20:00◐19°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀17°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1302:00☀16°Clear · ↝ W 9 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐15°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 16 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast with light rain and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 65% chance of rain and wind SW at 10 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C, water temperature around 20 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ light Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 71–87% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 17°High 25°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ moderado Gusts 62 km/h Humidity 42–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Cloudy

Low 15°High 23°
MorningCloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 30% ↝ moderado Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 68–75% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 20° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with rain

Low 13°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 70–85% ☀ 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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Moderate

Water temperature20 °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 20 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES52200027M12027C1
E. coli120 UFC/100 mL
Enterococci9 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
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing120 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
31/08/20262 /09/2026—
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing450 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing110 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing170 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
03/08/2026Suitable for bathing160 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing230 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing290 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing200 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2026Suitable for bathing90 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
22/06/2026Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing120 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
08/09/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing50 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 UFC/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2025Suitable for bathing70 UFC/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
20/06/2025Suitable for bathing1 UFC/100 mL5 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing40 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing9 UFC/100 mL9 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 8/09/2026. 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 Morrongo is an urban beach of golden sand in Benicarló, measuring 240 metres long and 25 metres wide on average. Its frontage, with high occupancy and calm waters, is fully equipped for public use and integrated into an urban setting with U1 protection. Access is by car via the N-340, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and an urban bus service. Useful services include toilets, showers, foot-washing facilities, catering and a children’s area, as well as cleaning and first-aid assistance.

Length240 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrban stretchSurrounding landscape
Access typeBy carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Foot showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Tourist information
Food and drink
Children’s area
MarinaMarina Benicarló

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, foot showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink and a children’s area.

Activities

Published information identifies the nearby Marina Benicarló marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

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 de Vinarós · 8 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-340.

Location

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