Playa Cala Xarraca
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Sant Joan de Labritja · Islas Baleares

Playa Cala Xarraca

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

90 mSand / Gravel
Water26 °CDaily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 14:00Reference sea area: Playa Portinatx · 2.7 km

Now

Forecast for 14:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyHigh cloud
Temperature28 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity61%
WindE 11 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Water26 °C
Maximum UV5

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 wind7 km/h · 121°Valid 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 Joan de Labritja
Today14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Today17:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Today20:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Today23:00☁20°Mostly cloudy☂ 10% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁18°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁17°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁17°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ E 14 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁27°High cloud☂ 5% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 15% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁28°Overcast☂ 15% · ↝ NE 18 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁24°Mostly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ N 14 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁20°Overcast☂ 5% · ↝ E 10 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁19°High cloud · ↝ E 5 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁18°High cloud · ↝ SW 5 km/h

Today’s weather

At 14:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of high cloud and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind E at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 28°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 61–99% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 17°High 28°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 15% ↝ E · 18 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 63–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 17°High 20°
☂ Rain 45% ↝ E · 10 km/h Gusts 15 km/h Humidity 100–100% ◉ Water 25° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 09:05

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 17°High 31°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 70–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 03:21

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test08/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53100050M07050F1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
08/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing295 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL183 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/04/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
24/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/07/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT 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 8/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; 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 Xarraca is one of the three small beaches in the impressive bay of Xarraca, together with S'Illot des Rencli and Cala Xuclá. Its shore of white sand and gravel measures 90 metres long and barely 11 metres wide, accompanied by pine trees, junipers, moderately wavy waters and surroundings with medium occupancy. The islet of Sa Mesquida is accessible by pedal boat. It is reached on foot or by car via the C-733, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and catering, nautical-hire and cleaning services.

Length90 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width11 mPublished average width
CompositionSand / GravelPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeOn foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

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
Surfing area
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Santa Eulària d'es Riu

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a surfing area, water-sports hire and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Santa Eulària d'es Riu marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital Can Misses · 27 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking and access from C-733.

Location

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