Playa Cala Bassa
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Sant Josep de sa Talaia · Islas Baleares

Playa Cala Bassa

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

220 mSand
Water26 °CDaily high29 °CUV5WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 13:00

Now

Forecast for 13:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature26 °CFeels like 26 °C
Forecast rain5%
Humidity67%
WindE 9 km/hGusts 24 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5
WavesSlight

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.

Accumulated wind8 km/h · 93°Water temperature26 °CValid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Sant Josep de sa Talaia
Today13:00☁26°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Today16:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Today19:00◐24°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Today22:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow04:00◐20°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow07:00☁20°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow10:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☁27°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☁27°Cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ NE 13 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☁25°Cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ N 16 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 7 km/h
Tuesday 2901:00☁22°Mostly cloudy · ↝ NE 6 km/h
Tuesday 2904:00☁21°High cloud · ↝ NE 3 km/h
Tuesday 2907:00◐20°Partly cloudy · ↝ W 7 km/h

Today’s weather

At 13:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 26 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 26 °C, 5% chance of rain and wind E at 9 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 21°High 29°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ light Gusts 27 km/h Humidity 62–93% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 30°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ light Gusts 34 km/h Humidity 63–91% ≈ slight ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

☁

Mostly cloudy

Low 20°High 29°
MorningMostly cloudyAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 30% ↝ light Gusts 18 km/h Humidity 90–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Beach and town · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 29°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ Calm · 0 km/h Humidity 80–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 27/09 09:05
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Slight

Water temperature26 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 26 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53100048M07048E1
E. coli52 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationGOOD2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing110 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2026Suitable for bathing134 NMP/100 mL148 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/04/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing265 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing161 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2025Suitable for bathing120 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing218 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing109 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
03/06/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
08/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2024Suitable for bathing122 NMP/100 mL109 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing282 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing161 NMP/100 mL189 NMP/100 mL
18/06/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
04/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing96 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/09/2023Suitable for bathing71 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 GOOD EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 GOOD EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 15/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is good; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Cala Bassa is an isolated cove of golden sand, set into a mountainous coastline and surrounded by vegetation. Its 220 metres of length and 34 metres of width form an area protected as an ANEI, with calm waters and anchorage. Access is easy on foot or by car via the PM-803, although the car park has fewer than 50 spaces. Facilities include toilets, showers, kiosk-spas, sun-lounger and parasol hire, nautical services and facilities adapted for people with reduced mobility.

Length220 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width34 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeGoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes
Available characteristicProtected area

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Coralmar

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, showers, bins, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Coralmar marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Can Misses · 24.4 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from PM-803.

Location

Directions

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