L'Escala · Girona

Playa del Rec del Molí

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

330 mSand
Water18 °CDaily high20 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 18:00Reference sea area: Playa de Riells · 1.9 km

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature18 °CFeels like 18 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity82%
WindSE 5 km/hGusts 7 km/h
Water18 °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 L'Escala
Today18:00☁18°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ SE 5 km/h
Today21:00☁17°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ W 3 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☁19°Overcast☂ 80% · ↝ SE 3 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☂17°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ SE 18 km/h
Tomorrow09:00☁18°Mostly cloudy☂ 75% · ↝ S 5 km/h
Tomorrow12:00☀22°Clear☂ 75% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☁22°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 6 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☁18°Cloudy☂ 90% · ↝ SE 12 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀16°Clear☂ 80% · ↝ S 8 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀15°Clear · ↝ S 8 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀14°Clear · ↝ W 8 km/h
Friday 1306:00◐13°Partly cloudy · ↝ SW 6 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 18 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 18 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 20 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 20°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ E · 9 km/h Gusts 21 km/h Humidity 69–92% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 16°High 23°
MorningClearAfternoonCloudy with thunderstorm y light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 17 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 64–98% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Partly cloudy

Low 13°High 15°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 5 km/h Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 83–87% ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Mostly cloudy

Low 11°High 19°
☂ Rain 40% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 75–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test29/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51200062M17062E1
E. coli20 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci63 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationPOOR2025 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
29/09/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
28/09/2026Suitable for bathing73 NMP/100 mL74 NMP/100 mL
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing305 NMP/100 mL96 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing474 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing292 NMP/100 mL96 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing259 NMP/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing189 NMP/100 mL74 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
29/06/20261 /07/2026—
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL185 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2025Suitable for bathing131 NMP/100 mL160 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment185 UFC/100 ml134 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment754 UFC/100 ml529 UFC/100 ml
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing158 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing178 NMP/100 mL99 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing192 NMP/100 mL178 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing124 NMP/100 mL178 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL53 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing64 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 POOR EEA2024 POOR EEA2023 POOR EEA2022 POOR EEA2021 SUFFICIENT EEA2020 SIN CLASIFICAR EEA2019 POOR EEA2018 POOR EEA2017 POOR EEA2016 POOR EEA2015 SUFFICIENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 29/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is poor; 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 Rec del Molí is situated on the outskirts of L'Escala and comprises 330 metres of golden sand along a semi-urban coastline with an average width of 25 metres. Vegetation and the seafront promenade accompany a space mainly frequented by local residents, close to the ruins of the Greek city of Ampurias. Waves are moderate and conditions can be windy; the water is regularly somewhat cloudy, according to the observation provided. Access is easy on foot or by car via the GI-623, with parking for fewer than 50 vehicles and adapted services.

Length330 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaClub Nàutic L'Escala

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic L'Escala marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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BusIntercity bus
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Figueres · 25 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include a bus connection and access from GI-623.

Location

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