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) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 1 | 27.5 | 0.4 |
| Wed 2 | 27.8 | 0.3 |
| Thu 3 | 27.9 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 27.9 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.1 |
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: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Good2021
- 2022: Good2022
- 2023: Good2023
- 2024: Good2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good 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 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Good |
| 2022 | Good |
| 2023 | Good |
| 2024 | Good |
| 2025 | Good |
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 | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de L'Alguer275 mTarragona
- Playa de L'Estany2.3 kmTarragona
- Playa Cala Forn2.9 kmTarragona
- Playa de Sant Jordi D'Alfama3.5 kmTarragona
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: Parc Bombers - Coop. Agrícola, about ~1.0 km away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: l'Ametlla de Mar, about ~500 m away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is Càmping Nàutic, about ~30 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~840 m away
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
Is the water clean at Playa de Pixavaques?
Playa de Pixavaques is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets EU bathing water standards; safe to swim based on official monitoring. 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 ~220 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 Good for 5 straight years. l'Ametlla de Mar — the closest town — sits about ~500 m from here.
Worth remembering: “Good” 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 Tarragona. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — Càmping Nàutic, about ~30 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is the water at Playa de Pixavaques safe right now?
It's a solid yes: Playa de Pixavaques is rated Good for 2025, the second tier on the EU scale, backed by 11 of 11 classified seasons at Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Good for 5 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Playa de Pixavaques today?
Right now, the sea at Playa de Pixavaques is measuring around 28°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Tarragona.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa de Pixavaques?
The most reliable stretch for warm water runs through July–September, based on the modeled climatology. That applies to the water around Tarragona.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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 Pixavaques doesn't have that feed yet.
How do I get to Playa de Pixavaques without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Parc Bombers - Coop. Agrícola, about ~1.0 km away. The nearest town is l'Ametlla de Mar, about ~500 m away.