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Portbou · Girona
Playa de Portbou
Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities
270 mSand / Gravel
Water18 °CDaily high19 °CUV2WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00
Now
Forecast for 17:00
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 wind5 km/h · 11°Water temperature18 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00
Weather forecast
Hourly and daily outlook
Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.
Next hours
Today’s weather
At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy 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 5 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 19 °C, water temperature around 18 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.
Next days
Today
Mostly cloudy
Low 16°High 19°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ light Gusts 14 km/h Humidity 83–97% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Low 16°High 22°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ fuerte Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 63–96% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Friday 13
Mostly cloudy
Low 15°High 18°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ fuerte Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 76–94% ≈ slight ◉ Water 18° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09
Saturday 14
Mostly cloudy with light rain
Low 13°High 17°
☂ Rain 50% ↝ S · 10 km/h Humidity 80–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29
Sea state
Sea conditions
≈A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.
Slight
Water temperature18 °C
WindLight
Sea and planning
Available marine information indicates water around 18 °C.
Water health
Water quality
A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.
Beach at a glance
What it is like
Playa de Portbou is an urban beach of dark sand and gravel, extending for 270 metres beside a seafront promenade and a fully urban frontage. It is 15 metres wide, with moderate swell and windy conditions. The listing brings together sailing, kayaking and diving activities for enjoying rocky seabeds, as well as access for people with reduced mobility. It is reached on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces, and offers showers, food establishments and water-sports hire.
Length270 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width15 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeDarkPublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingUrbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicPromenade
Available facilities
Facilities
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 a surfing area, diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Portbou marina.
Access and safety
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility and transport
Accessible accessPublished accessible access
ParkingMore than 100 spaces
BusIntercity bus
Safety and assistance
Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal de Figueres · 35 km
Access and accessibility
Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from N-260.
Location
Directions
Practical ideas for your visit
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