Playa de Vallcarca

Sitges · Barcelona

Playa de Vallcarca

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

80 mSand / Cobbles
Daily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyPartly cloudy
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity64%
WindSE 9 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Maximum UV5

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 wind8 km/h · 32°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 Sitges
Today13:00◐26°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 9 km/h
Today16:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 13 km/h
Today19:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Today22:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SE 10 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 80% · ↝ SE 4 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁22°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ N 10 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁23°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁25°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☂27°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☂26°Sunny intervals with light rain☂ 55% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☂25°Overcast with light rain☂ 80% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☂23°Overcast with light rain · ↝ SE 14 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☂21°Sunny intervals with light rain · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00☁20°High cloud · ↝ E 12 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of partly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SE at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 22°High 28°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonHigh cloud
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 4 km/h Gusts 25 km/h Humidity 60–82% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

☂

Cloudy with light rain

Low 21°High 27°
MorningCloudy with light rainAfternoonSunny intervals with light rain
☂ Rain 100% ↝ E · 15 km/h Gusts 28 km/h Humidity 58–88% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

Cloudy

Low 20°High 23°
☂ Rain 100% ↝ SE · 15 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 83–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

☂

Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ SE · 10 km/h Humidity 70–95% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available testNo asociadoNÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad

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

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa de Vallcarca is situated in the municipality of Sitges, in the province of Barcelona, and is a small isolated beach at the foot of a cement works. There is a small industrial jetty in the surroundings, and it measures 80 metres long by 16 metres wide. Its surface combines sand and rounded stones, with golden sand, while the coastal frontage is mountainous. It can be reached easily on foot or by bus, and has parking beside the C-31 road, with a stated capacity of between 50 and 100 spaces. The listing also identifies it as a dog-friendly beach.

Length80 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width16 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / CobblesPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on footPublished access options

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

✓
ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
✓
BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

+
Nearest health facilitySant Joan de Deu · 11 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from C-31.

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