Is Platja de les Barques good for swimming today?

Platja de les Barques has BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.

What is the water temperature at Platja de les Barques today?

23°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.

How windy is Platja de les Barques today?

5 km/h · SW. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.

What should I check before swimming at Platja de les Barques?

Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.

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Platja de les Barques

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Quick answer: Platja de les Barques today

Platja de les Barques is a BeachFinder spot in ES-E, ES. Today, compare water temperature 23°C, wind 5 km/h · SW, uv 7.8, waves 0.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 86/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.

Water temperature

23°C

Wind

5 km/h · SW

7.8

Waves

0.2 m

Water quality

Check official advisories

Last updated: Jun 25, 04:00 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 86/100

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.

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Updated: Jun 25, 04:00 AM

Water temp

23°C

Air temp

22°C

Feels like

24°C

UV index

7.8

Wind

5 km/h · SW

Gust 6 km/h

Waves

0.2 m

Current

0 km/h · S

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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo

Platja de les Barques

Platja de les Barques is a sandy beach in L'Escala, in the Alt Empordà region of Catalonia. It is located at 42.12651, 3.13320. Lifeguard presence is indicated by a tower, a point to verify on site depending on the period and the day's conditions. To choose this beach, also note its neighbors: Platja de les Muscleres is 1.2 km away, Platja de l'Illa Mateua is 3.1 km away, Platja des les Dunes is 3.7 km away, and Platja de Sant Pere Pescador is 7.3 km away. Check the services, lifeguard presence, and local conditions before leaving. Therefore, control the local rules before settling in. Its position in L'Escala makes it a clear landmark for a coastal outing in Catalonia.

About this spot

Platja de les Barques is a sandy beach in L'Escala, with lifeguard presence indicated by a tower. It is prepared by checking this point on site, then comparing with Muscleres or Illa Mateua if the day's conditions warrant.

Updated 5/15/2026

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