Ciutadella de Menorca · Islas Baleares

Playa Gran

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Water23 °CDaily high24 °CUV2JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusYellow flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 17:00Reference sea area: Playa Cala Blanca · 2.9 km

Now

Forecast for 17:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyCloudy
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain0%
Humidity80%
WindSW 18 km/hGusts 29 km/h
Water23 °C
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 wind19 km/h · 226°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 Ciutadella de Menorca
Today17:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ SW 18 km/h
Today20:00☁20°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 9 km/h
Today23:00☁19°Overcast☂ 85% · ↝ S 13 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁19°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ SE 7 km/h
Tomorrow05:00◐22°Partly cloudy☂ 95% · ↝ S 18 km/h
Tomorrow08:00◐21°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ SW 37 km/h
Tomorrow11:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 25% · ↝ SW 40 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☀23°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 44 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☀22°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☀21°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 34 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☀20°Clear☂ 0% · ↝ W 34 km/h
Friday 1302:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 35 km/h
Friday 1305:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 40 km/h

Today’s weather

At 17:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of cloudy and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 0% chance of rain and wind SW at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 23 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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High cloud

Low 19°High 24°
MorningHigh cloudAfternoonCloudy
☂ Rain 85% ↝ SW · 14 km/h Gusts 37 km/h Humidity 74–99% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 24°
MorningSunny intervalsAfternoonClear
☂ Rain 95% ↝ SW · 40 km/h Gusts 71 km/h Humidity 61–100% ◉ Water 23° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Sunny intervals

Low 19°High 20°
☂ Rain 65% ↝ W · 35 km/h Gusts 63 km/h Humidity 62–77% ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 23°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ SW · 20 km/h Gusts 35 km/h Humidity 65–100% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53300015M07015I1
E. coli10 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci31 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationSUFFICIENT2025 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
17/08/202624 /08/2026—
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing109 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL160 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL75 NMP/100 mL
20/04/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing292 NMP/100 mL145 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
15/09/2025No published assessment148 UFC/100 ml228 UFC/100 ml
22/08/2025Area where bathing is temporarily prohibited1,300 UFC/100 mL1,280 UFC/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing282 NMP/100 mL96 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
05/05/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL189 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing243 NMP/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing203 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing243 NMP/100 mL52 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 bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 SUFFICIENT EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 SUFFICIENT EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 GOOD EEA2018 GOOD EEA2017 GOOD EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 GOOD EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 14/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is sufficient; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

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