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 | 27.4 | 0.4 |
| Wed 2 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 27.7 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 27.8 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 28.0 | 0.1 |
| Mon 7 | 27.9 | 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: 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 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 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 | 24 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa D'Adarr?714 mBarcelona
- Playa de Sant Gervasi1.1 kmBarcelona
- Playa del Far de S. Crist?fol1.2 kmBarcelona
- Playa D'Ibersol3.4 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: CAPI Baix a Mar, about ~460 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Vilanova i la Geltrú, about ~1.4 km away.
- 103 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Xiringuito Habana Blue, about ~50 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Ceferino, about ~300 m away.
- 32 shops nearby, the closest about ~500 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa de Ribes-Roges?
Thinking of swimming at Playa de Ribes-Roges? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the cleanest official rating; safe to swim based on official monitoring. That rating is set once a year under the EU Bathing Water Directive, from a full season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli reported to the European Environment Agency the following spring, so the 2025 season's grade appeared in spring 2026 and the 2026 season won't be graded 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. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Excellent for 11 straight years. There's parking about ~240 m from the beach.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. The nearest town, Vilanova i la Geltrú, is about ~1.4 km away.
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 103 places to eat within a kilometre — Xiringuito Habana Blue is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa de Ribes-Roges?
Playa de Ribes-Roges is rated Excellent for 2025 — the top EU Bathing Water classification — with 11 of 11 classified seasons rating Excellent or Good, so yes. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa de Ribes-Roges today?
Playa de Ribes-Roges's sea temperature currently sits at around 27°C, based on the latest update — check the “Right now” panel above for the full live picture. That's the reading right off Barcelona. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa de Ribes-Roges?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Barcelona. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
How is bathing water quality actually assessed?
Behind the annual grade: a season of testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring under the EU Bathing Water Directive. A few countries, Croatia via IZOR included, also publish individual in-season samples ahead of that report, but Playa de Ribes-Roges doesn't have one published yet.
Is there parking near Playa de Ribes-Roges?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is CAPI Baix a Mar, about ~460 m away. The nearest town is Vilanova i la Geltrú, about ~1.4 km away.