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 | 27.7 | 0.5 |
| Thu 3 | 28.0 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 28.0 | 0.4 |
| Sat 5 | 28.1 | 0.3 |
| Sun 6 | 27.9 | 0.3 |
| Mon 7 | 28.0 | 0.3 |
| Tue 8 | 28.0 | 0.3 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Not classified2022
- 2023: Not classified2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 2 of 2 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Not classified |
| 2023 | Not classified |
| 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 | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa Cala del Pinar421 mCastellón
- Playa del Triador888 mCastellón
- Playa Saldonar893 mCastellón
- Playa de Cossis1.5 kmCastellón
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- By car: there's parking about ~910 m from the beach.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest town: Vinaròs, about ~2.9 km away.
- 1 place to eat within 1 km Closest is La Rustica, about ~350 m away.
- 2 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is cala montero, about ~120 m away.
- 1 shop nearby, about ~140 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 Playabarbiguera?
Thinking of swimming at Playabarbiguera? 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 2 straight years. You can park about ~910 m away.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 2 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. 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. Vinaròs — the closest town — sits about ~2.9 km from here.
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 Castellón. There's 1 place to eat near the beach — La Rustica, about ~350 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playabarbiguera?
It's about as safe as bathing water gets: Playabarbiguera's 2025 EU rating is Excellent, the top tier on the scale, and 2 of 2 classified seasons have come back Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 2 straight years.
Is the sea warm at Playabarbiguera today?
Checking in on Playabarbiguera right now: the water is around 27°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Castellón.
What's the best month to visit Playabarbiguera for swimming?
July–September is typically the most reliable swimming window, with the sea usually warmest in the second half of summer. That applies to the water around Castellón.
How is the water quality rating measured?
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; Playabarbiguera isn't yet covered by that in-season feed.
How do I get to Playabarbiguera without a car?
By car, there's parking about ~910 m from the beach. The nearest town is Vinaròs, about ~2.9 km away.