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: Good2015
- 2016: Good2016
- 2017: Good2017
- 2018: Good2018
- 2019: Good2019
- 2020: Sufficient2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Not classified2024
- 2025: Not classified2025
Not classified in the most recent season, and 5 of 6 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Good |
| 2016 | Good |
| 2017 | Good |
| 2018 | Good |
| 2019 | Good |
| 2020 | Sufficient |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 2024 | Not classified |
| 2025 | Not classified |
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 del F?rum604 mBarcelona
- Playa de la Marina1.2 kmBarcelona
- Playa Zona de Banys F?rum1.5 kmBarcelona
- Playa de Coco2.1 kmBarcelona
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~340 m from the beach.
- Bus stop: Poliesportiu Marina Besòs, about ~280 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Sant Adrià de Besòs, about ~1.6 km away.
- 5 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Sabor Kebab, about ~490 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Ciutat de Sant Adrià, about ~1.4 km away.
- 9 shops nearby, the closest about ~470 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
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa del Litoral?
Thinking of swimming at Playa del Litoral? The short answer: its official EU Bathing Water rating for 2025 is Not classified — not enough samples in this year to assign an official rating. 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. You can park about ~340 m away.
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. Over the 6 classified seasons on record, 5 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. On site you'll find Lifeguard, Sandy shore, and Showers. Sant Adrià de Besòs — the closest town — sits about ~1.6 km from here.
“Not classified” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 5 places to eat within a kilometre — Sabor Kebab is the closest, about ~490 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa del Litoral a safe beach for swimming?
Caution is advised. Its official 2025 rating is Not classified; check for local advisories and posted flags before swimming.
How warm is the sea at Playa del Litoral right now?
As of the latest update, the sea temperature at Playa del Litoral is around 27°C — see the “Right now” panel above for live conditions. That's the reading right off Barcelona.
What's the ideal time of year to swim at Playa del Litoral?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Barcelona.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
The annual classification — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — is built from a full season of official testing for intestinal enterococci and E. coli, reported to the European Environment Agency each spring. Some national authorities (Croatia's IZOR among them) also publish individual samples during the season itself; Playa del Litoral isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Playa del Litoral without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~340 m from the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Poliesportiu Marina Besòs, about ~280 m away. The nearest town is Sant Adrià de Besòs, about ~1.6 km away.