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 | 27.8 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 27.9 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.0 | 0.3 |
| Sat 5 | 28.2 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 28.1 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 28.2 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
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 del Morro de Gos183 mTarragona
- Playa Cala de la Buena347 mTarragona
- Playa del Cap Roig1.0 kmTarragona
- Playa del Pont de L'?lia2.2 kmTarragona
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- No parking is mapped within 1.5 km of the beach — expect a walk, or arrive early once the season gets busy.
- Bus stop: Ctra. Ampolla - Platja Santa Llúcia (Perelló Mar), el Perelló, about ~350 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: l'Ampolla, about ~3.4 km away.
- 2 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Bohemia Mar, about ~260 m away.
What kind of beach is this?
With no facilities mapped nearby, this beach is usually on the quiet side even in season — worth knowing if you're after solitude, but also worth bringing your own water and shade.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- A quiet swim
Is the water clean at Playa de Santa Ll?cia?
Thinking of swimming at Playa de Santa Ll?cia? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Excellent — the highest official classification under the EU bathing-water assessment. 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.
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 Pebble shore. The nearest town, l'Ampolla, is about ~3.4 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 Tarragona. There are 2 places to eat within a kilometre — Bohemia Mar is the closest, about ~260 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go in the water at Playa de Santa Ll?cia?
Yes — Playa de Santa Ll?cia carries the top EU Bathing Water classification, Excellent, for 2025, and 11 of its 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 11 straight years.
What is the sea temperature at Playa de Santa Ll?cia today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa de Santa Ll?cia at around 27°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Tarragona. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa de Santa Ll?cia?
If you're planning around water temperature, July–September is the window to target — the modeled sea temperature is typically highest then. That applies to the water around Tarragona. 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 Santa Ll?cia doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Playa de Santa Ll?cia — parking, buses, or a ferry?
There's no parking mapped within 1.5 km of Playa de Santa Ll?cia, so plan on a walk, or arrive early once it gets busy. By bus, the nearest stop is Ctra. Ampolla - Platja Santa Llúcia (Perelló Mar), el Perelló, about ~350 m away. The nearest town is l'Ampolla, about ~3.4 km away.