Playa Formentor
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Pollença · Islas Baleares

Playa Formentor

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

840 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Daily high26 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Now

Forecast for 18:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature21 °CFeels like 21 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity79%
WindS 14 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Maximum UV2

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 wind1 km/h · 191°Valid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Pollença
Today17:00☁23°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Today20:00☁19°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 15 km/h
Today23:00☁17°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ SE 2 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁16°Overcast☂ 100% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☀17°Clear☂ 100% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐21°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ SW 21 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐24°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ W 39 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀24°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 41 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 35 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀19°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 34 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐18°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 35 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐17°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 22 km/h

Today’s weather

At 18:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 21 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 21 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind S at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Partly cloudy

Low 17°High 26°
MorningPartly cloudyAfternoonOvercast
☂ Rain 85% ↝ S · 8 km/h Gusts 33 km/h Humidity 56–86% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 16°High 24°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 100% ↝ W · 39 km/h Gusts 74 km/h Humidity 55–100% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 17°High 18°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ W · 25 km/h Gusts 60 km/h Humidity 67–76% ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 15°High 25°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ W · 15 km/h Humidity 55–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test07/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53200042M07042A1
E. coli63 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
07/09/2026Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing110 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
29/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing21 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
07/04/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/08/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/08/2025Suitable for bathing41 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
08/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
23/06/2025Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2024Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing85 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/05/2024Suitable for bathing52 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
28/08/2023Suitable for bathing272 NMP/100 mL73 UFC/100 mL
01/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 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 7/09/2026. 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 Formentor, also called Cala Pi de la Posada, forms a long, narrow strip of white sand in an isolated mountain setting. Its 840 metres of length and just 8 metres of width are framed by vegetation, calm waters and an anchorage area, within a Site of Community Importance (SCI). Access is easy on foot or by car via the Ma-2210, with a supervised car park holding between 50 and 100 vehicles and an interurban bus service. The beach also has catering, toilets, showers, nautical activities, diving, and parasol and sun-lounger hire.

Length840 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width8 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingIsolatedLevel of development
Coastal settingMountainSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on 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
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaReial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença (Mallorca)

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, diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Reial Club Nàutic Port de Pollença (Mallorca) marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingBetween 50 and 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Comarcal D'Inca · 39.3 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ma-2210.

Location

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