On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 27.4 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 27.4 | 0.3 |
| Fri 4 | 27.3 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 27.5 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.1 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 27.0 | 0.1 |
| Tue 8 | 26.8 | 0.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Good2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Good |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 15 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de la Nova Mar Bella389 mBarcelona
- Playa del Bogatell737 mBarcelona
- Playa de Llevant782 mBarcelona
- Playa de la Nova Ic?ria1.3 kmBarcelona
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Platja Nova Mar Bella, about ~240 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest city: Barcelona, about ~3.5 km away.
- 57 places to eat within 1 km Closest is BeGay, about ~100 m away.
- 6 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Catalonia Barcelona Beach, about ~380 m away.
- 19 shops nearby, the closest about ~490 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This is a town beach, woven into the everyday fabric of a city or larger settlement — expect company on warm days, especially through July and August, alongside easy access to shops and services.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Naturist
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa de la Mar Bella?
Playa de la Mar Bella is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent for the 2025 season — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. That annual classification comes from the EU Bathing Water Directive: national authorities test for two indicator bacteria, intestinal enterococci and E. coli, throughout the bathing season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency (EEA) the following spring — the 2025 season's rating was published in spring 2026, and the 2026 season won't be rated until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. You can park about ~290 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 5 straight years.
Worth remembering: “Excellent” isn't a live reading, it's an annual grade — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — set once a year from that season's water samples and describing the average, not this afternoon's conditions. For what the sea is doing right now, check the “Right now” panel and 7-day outlook above. It sits in Barcelona. There are 57 places to eat within a kilometre — BeGay is the closest, about ~100 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa de la Mar Bella safe right now?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Playa de la Mar Bella's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 5 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Playa de la Mar Bella today?
Checking in on Playa de la Mar Bella right now: the water is around 27°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Barcelona.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa de la Mar Bella?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Barcelona.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
The grade comes from a full season of official sampling for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive, which assigns Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. Some countries (Croatia, via IZOR) also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report; Playa de la Mar Bella doesn't have that feed yet.
How do you get to Playa de la Mar Bella?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Platja Nova Mar Bella, about ~240 m away. The nearest town is Barcelona, about ~3.5 km away.