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 | 24.9 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 24.9 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 25.2 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 25.0 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 25.4 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 25.6 | 0.4 |
| Tue 8 | 25.6 | 0.4 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Sufficient2015
- 2016: Poor2016
- 2017: Poor2017
- 2018: Poor2018
- 2019: Poor2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Poor2022
- 2023: Poor2023
- 2024: Poor2024
- 2025: Poor2025
Poor in the most recent season, and 0 of 10 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Sufficient |
| 2016 | Poor |
| 2017 | Poor |
| 2018 | Poor |
| 2019 | Poor |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Poor |
| 2023 | Poor |
| 2024 | Poor |
| 2025 | Poor |
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 | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de Les Muscleres714 mGirona
- Playa la Platja744 mGirona
- Playa del Moll Grec1.2 kmGirona
- Playa de Riells1.9 kmGirona
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: GI cantó C/ Puig i ca la palca, about ~390 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: l'Escala, about ~2.0 km away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Guingueta Olivia, about ~140 m away.
- 1 place to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hotel Gastronòmic El Molí de l'Escala, about ~680 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~250 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).
Is the water clean at Playa del Rec del Mol??
Playa del Rec del Mol? is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Poor for the 2025 season — below the EU standard; swimming may be discouraged or restricted by local authorities. 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 Sandy shore, Showers, and Toilets. You can park about ~150 m away.
Over the 10 classified seasons on record, 0 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. If you're timing a visit around water temperature rather than crowds, July–September is the safest bet, with August typically the peak — expect a cooler, calmer sea either side of that stretch. l'Escala — the closest town — sits about ~2.0 km from here.
That “Poor” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. It's been a consistently reliable spot too — the rating has held at Poor for 4 straight years. There are 3 places to eat within a kilometre — Guingueta Olivia is the closest, about ~140 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa del Rec del Mol??
This one calls for caution — Playa del Rec del Mol?'s 2025 rating is Poor. Look for posted flags and local advisories before you go in.
How warm is the sea at Playa del Rec del Mol? right now?
Right now, the sea at Playa del Rec del Mol? is measuring around 24°C; see the “Right now” panel above for the latest conditions. That's the reading right off Girona.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa del Rec del Mol??
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 Girona.
What does the water quality rating actually measure?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do I get to Playa del Rec del Mol? without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is GI cantó C/ Puig i ca la palca, about ~390 m away. The nearest town is l'Escala, about ~2.0 km away.