Playa Horta de Santa Maria
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Cambrils · Tarragona

Playa Horta de Santa Maria

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

600 mMedium-grain sand
Daily high23 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature20 °CFeels like 20 °C
Forecast rain35%
Humidity84%
WindE 3 km/hGusts 6 km/h
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 Cambrils
Today18:00☁20°Overcast☂ 35% · ↝ E 3 km/h
Today21:00☂19°Overcast with light rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 21 km/h
Tomorrow00:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Tomorrow03:00☂18°Overcast with rain☂ 100% · ↝ S 28 km/h
Tomorrow06:00☁18°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 2 km/h
Tomorrow09:00◐19°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ SW 11 km/h
Tomorrow12:00◐22°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow15:00☀24°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 31 km/h
Tomorrow18:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 17 km/h
Tomorrow21:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 15 km/h
Friday 1300:00☀19°Clear · ↝ W 17 km/h
Friday 1303:00☀17°Clear · ↝ W 29 km/h
Friday 1306:00☁17°High cloud · ↝ NW 41 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 20 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 20 °C, 35% chance of rain and wind E at 3 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 16°High 23°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SW · 2 km/h Gusts 38 km/h Humidity 59–97% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 18°High 24°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 27 km/h Gusts 58 km/h Humidity 50–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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High cloud

Low 17°High 19°
☂ Rain 15% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 72 km/h Humidity 60–65% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 13°High 21°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ S · 5 km/h Humidity 70–90% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES51400038M43038F1
E. coli62 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci60 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 bathing62 NMP/100 mL60 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2026Suitable for bathing119 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
31/08/20262 /09/2026—
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing139 NMP/100 mL98 NMP/100 mL
10/08/2026Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing51 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/202617 /06/2026—
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2025Suitable for bathing175 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing98 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2025Suitable for bathing122 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing272 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2024Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/06/2024Suitable for bathing111 NMP/100 mL87 NMP/100 mL
27/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 GOOD 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 Horta de Santa Maria is an urban beach of medium-textured golden sand, 600 metres long and 47 metres wide. The seafront promenade connects it with Playa de l’Ardiaca and Playa de la Llosa via the Passeig Maritim de Ponent, and its waters are listed as calm. Access is easy on foot, by car or by boat, with fewer than 50 parking spaces; Cambrils Pueblo railway station is also about 500 metres away. The listing adds adapted toilets, showers, catering services, a sports area and nautical hire.

Length600 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width47 mPublished average width
CompositionMedium-grain sandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Drinking water
Tourist information
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
MarinaClub Nàutic Cambrils

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire and the nearby Club Nàutic Cambrils marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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Assisted bathingPublished support service
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus
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Accessible toiletAccessible toilet

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard towers
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Sant Joan · 15 km

Access and accessibility

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

Location

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