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 | 25.1 | 0.2 |
| Thu 3 | 24.9 | 0.5 |
| Fri 4 | 25.2 | 0.2 |
| Sat 5 | 25.3 | 0.2 |
| Sun 6 | 25.3 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 25.3 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 25.4 | 0.5 |
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: Good2020
- 2021: Sufficient2021
- 2022: Sufficient2022
- 2023: Sufficient2023
- 2024: Sufficient2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 7 of 11 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 | Good |
| 2021 | Sufficient |
| 2022 | Sufficient |
| 2023 | Sufficient |
| 2024 | Sufficient |
| 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 | 23 |
| Jul | 25 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 25 |
| Oct | 23 |
| Nov | 20 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa del Rec del Mol?744 mGirona
- Playa de Les Muscleres1.2 kmGirona
- Playa de Riells1.4 kmGirona
- Playa del Moll Grec1.7 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: L'Escala, Pl. de les Escoles, about ~470 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: l'Escala, about ~1.5 km away.
- 63 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Zucchero, about ~50 m away.
- 15 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Taverna de la Sal Boutique Hotel, about ~80 m away.
- 3 shops nearby, the closest about ~180 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
Is the water clean at Playa la Platja?
Playa la Platja is a coastal bathing site with an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season — meets the EU bathing-water standard in the latest annual assessment. 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 Pebble shore. There's parking about ~120 m from the beach.
Over the 11 classified seasons on record, 7 have come back Excellent or Good — a track record worth checking each year rather than assuming. 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. Water quality here has been improving: the rating moved from Sufficient to Good in 2025. The nearest town, l'Escala, is about ~1.5 km away.
That “Good” 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. There are 63 places to eat within a kilometre — Zucchero is the closest, about ~50 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa la Platja safe to swim in?
Yes. Playa la Platja's official 2025 rating is Good — one notch below the top classification — and 7 of 11 classified seasons here have rated Excellent or Good. Its rating has also been trending the right way, moving from Sufficient to Good in 2025.
What is the sea temperature at Playa la Platja today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa la Platja at around 24°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Girona. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When does Playa la Platja have the warmest water?
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 Girona. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Who measures the water quality rating, and how?
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 la Platja doesn't have one published yet.
What's nearby Playa la Platja — parking, buses, or a ferry?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is L'Escala, Pl. de les Escoles, about ~470 m away. The nearest town is l'Escala, about ~1.5 km away.