Playa del Racó
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Vila-seca · Tarragona

Playa del Racó

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

Water27 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsCondiciones moderadas · estimación
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa de La Pineda · 1.8 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity60%
WindSE 14 km/hGusts 27 km/h
Water27 °C
Maximum UV5

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

Environmental estimate

Condiciones moderadas para la llegada de medusas

Condiciones moderadamente favorables para el transporte hacia la costa según el viento previsto y la orientación regional del litoral. Es un indicador físico regional de confianza limitada: no confirma presencia ni ausencia de medusas en esta playa.

Accumulated wind9 km/h · 95°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 Vila-seca
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Today17:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Today20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 10% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today23:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ SE 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 25% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Overcast☂ 25% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ NE 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁27°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☂26°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☂24°Overcast with light rain☂ 50% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁20°Overcast · ↝ NE 14 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud 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 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 27 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Overcast

Low 22°High 28°
MorningOvercastAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 75% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 59–85% ◉ Water 27° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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Overcast with light rain

Low 20°High 27°
MorningOvercast with light rainAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 95% ↝ E · 12 km/h Gusts 30 km/h Humidity 61–94% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 77–100% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Cloudy with light rain

Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2025NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400171M43171C1
E. coli10 UFC/100 ml
Enterococci10 UFC/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
15/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment20 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
25/08/2025No published assessment63 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
11/08/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
14/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml41 UFC/100 ml
16/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025No published assessment52 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/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 Racó is an official bathing area in the municipality of Vila-seca, in the province of Tarragona, Catalonia. The listing records a single official area and confirms the presence of lifeguard supervision. The available information identifies it as a municipal coastal area with a bathing-related safety service.

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